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One does not often consider the grievous damages enforced on a human being derived from physical abuse. The pains perceived, the bruises imposed, the scars inflicted, and the bones wrecked. But, to take it on a more sophisticated level, sexual abuse administers damages that are aeonian and irreversible. The illimitable feeling of ignominiousness and dirtiness is engendered.Through sexual abuse â€Å"there are wounds that never show on the body that is deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.† (Laurell K. Hamilton). Despite all of that, what about the ultimate unimaginable form of abuse, sexual abuse of men. Men who have suffered from molestation are divested away from their manhood. Nevertheless, they also face supplementary†¦show more content†¦He was indeed munificent and caring for others, especially for whom he looked up to most, Amir. Hassan was someone who understood and valued the consequentiality of being able to stand up and fight for what he beli eves is right. During the time when Hassan and Amir got into an altercation with Asseff on the streets, Asseff insisted that the world will be a better place if a genocide had occurred for the Hazaras. ‘Afghanistan is the land of Pashtuns. It always has been, always will be. We are the true Afghans, the pure Afghans, not this Flat-Nose here. His people pollute our homeland, our water. They dirty our blood.’ He made a sweeping, grandiose gesture with his hands. ‘Afghanistan for Pashtuns, I say.That’s my vision’ (Hosseini 43) In this passage, it shows the hatred and maliciousness that is embedded in Asseff. He is a sociopath that lacks conscience as he blurted profoundly racist comments in front of Hassan. I turned and came face to face with Hassan’s slingshot. Hassan had pulled the wide elastic band all the way back. In the cup was a rock the size of a walnut. Hassan held the slingshot pointed directly at Assef’s face. His hand trembled with the strain of a pulled elastic band and beads of sweat had erupted his brow. ‘Please leave us alone, Agha,’ Hassan said in a flat tone. (Hosseini 45) But once again, with this passage, Hassan shows that he has a layerShow MoreRelatedThe Kite Runner1069 Words   |  5 PagesWhat role did assef play in The Kite Runner? antagonist Who is rahim khan in The Kite Runner? Rahim Khan is Babas business partner and best friend. What is the mood of The Kite Runner? The mood of one flying a kite i would say is optimistic. Flying a kite doesnt always go as planned. What disease did Ali have in The Kite Runner? Parkinsons. What did Baba decide to construct and pay for in The Kite Runner? An orphanage How was amir responsible for the flight of ali and hassan? 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