"Hassan didn't struggle. Didn't even whimper. He moved his head slightly and I caught a glimpse of his face. Saw the resignation in it. It was a look I had seen before. It was the look of the lamb." -Page 76
SYMBOL: a person, place, thing, or event that has meaning in itself and that also stands for something more than itself
The lamb is an extremely important symbol in "The Kite Runner". In many religions, the lamb symbolizes and stands for sacrifice, especially of something innocent. It is connected to the character of Hassan in this story. Hassan did nothing to deserve what was done to him in that alley, which negatively affected every aspect of his life. His childhood was taken from him, and his friendship with Amir would never ever be the same. He could have easily given up the blue kite that Amir had asked him to run. However, he chose to be faithful to Amir, who honestly wasn't the best friend and didn't deserve such kindness and loyalty. Even when Assef, Mali, and Kamal told Hassan about how badly Amir really treated him, Hassan still remained devoted and dedicated to Amir. In this situation, Hassan proves once again that he is a great friend to Amir and would do anything for Amir to be happy. Even if he had to suffer, he would do it all "a thousand times over" for Amir.
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