The Kite Runner

     Farid becomes Amir's new best friend in a sense in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.  One phrase that pops up throughout the book is the phrase that Hassan said to Amir the day of the kite competition.  Hassan told Amir "for you a thousand times over" when he ran the final kite.  In the end, when Amir asks Farid for a favor, Farid responds with " 'For you a thousand times over'," (305).  This brings back the memories of Hassan and his loyalty towards him.  Farid shows that same loyalty towards Amir.  He would do anything for Amir just like Hassan would do anything for him as well.  I feel as if Hassan's presence is shown through many people. It is definitely shown through Sohrab, but also through Farid as well.  Farid stays loyal towards Amir when he waits for him outside the house, and he says he will do whatever Amir asks.