In chapter 8, Amir is dealing with the remorse of witnessing his friend’s rape and not taking action to help him when he had the opportunity. When doing this he is taking it out on Hassan even though Hassan should not have to pay for Amir’s actions, or lack there of. Amir is frustrated at the fact that Hassan is in a sense too nice to him, when he feels as though he doesn’t deserve his kindness after what he allowed Hassan to suffer through. As Amir’s frustration continues he tries pushing Hassan to his limit when he throws a pomegranate at him. He continues to throw them at him in hopes that he would throw one back at him. In frustration, Amir calls Hassan a coward. Hassan doesn’t retaliate, rather he picks up one of the pomegranates and crushes it against his face and proceeds to ask Amir if he is happy now. Amir is left feeling more frustrated and remorseful, as he cannot believe how loyal Hassan is as a friend when Amir is feeling undeserving of his loyalty.
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