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Hassan

What does this character look like?

'almost perfect round face', 'like a chinese doll, chiseled', 'flat, broad nose', 'slanting, narrow eyes like bamboo leaves', eyes.. gold, green, saphire', 'tiny low-set ears', 'pointed stubb of a chin', 'meaty appendage', 'cleft lip'

How could this character's personality be described?

sporty- great with a sling shot, and fantastic at kite running.

Loyal, humble and full of innocence. intelligent despite lack of an education.

forgiving, good-natured.

In what chapters does this character appear?

chapter 2, 4-9, 16-18, 21

What are the key events in which this character is involved?

His introduction- chapter 2

Hassan and Amir's encounter with a group of soldiers - Chapter 2

Hassan and Amir's first encounter with Assef and his gang- Chapter 5

Hassan's dream- Chapter 7

Hassan's rape- Chapter 7

Pomegranate tree incident- Chapter 8

Hassan and Ali's leave of Baba's employment - Chapter 9

Hassan meets his mother - Chapter 16

Hassan's letter to Amir - Chapter 17

Discovery of Hassan's death - Chapter 17