Chapter 9

Chapter, Amir finally admits himself to be a liar, thief and cheater. He receives piles of gifts for his birthday, yet he doesn’t care because his guilt has taken over him. He did nothing when Hassan lied for him and told Baba that he took the watch from Amir. This shows just another instance of how Amir could have stepped up and done the right thing. Instead, he chose to be a bystander yet again and watch Hassan be punished again. This clearly illustrates his terrible loyalty to his best friend. Ali considered Amir’s acts so extreme that him and Hassan decided to leave their home, even after Baba fell to his knees and begged them to stay.