Explanation:
In the novel “The Kite Runner” by , Hassan, the loyal and selfless friend of the protagonist, Amir, tragically endures a harrowing incident in the alley. During the kite-fighting tournament, Amir witnesses Hassan being cornered and assaulted by a group of bullies, led by Assef. Despite Amir’s internal conflict and guilt over not intervening, he chooses to ignore Hassan’s distress and abandons him in his moment of need. The traumatic event profoundly impacts the lives of both boys, eventually leading to a rupture in their friendship and shaping the course of their futures.