The Kite Runner
The Kite RunnerKhaled Hosseini
Characters in The Kite Runner
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Amir
A privileged Kabul boy who carries a childhood betrayal into adulthood.
Antagonists
Assef
A cruel neighborhood boy who grows into a brutal figure.
Supporting characters
Hassan
The loyal son of the family's servant and Amir's closest friend.