Hassan and Baba are both courageous individuals throughout the novel The Kite Runner. Hassan displays his courage by standing up to Assef and threating to shoot his eye out when Assef attempts to harm him and Amir. Hassan also faces his fears by refusing to give Assef the kite at the end of the tournament. Despite knowing that he will be harmed, Hassan stands his ground against Assef. Baba also faces his fears and displays courage throughout the novel. Baba is known for wrestling a bear and is viewed as a tough man. On their way out of Afghanistan, Baba stands up to a Russian soldier who attempts to rape an Afghan woman. Baba knows that the soldier could easily shoot him, but refuses to back down. Baba also faces his fear of becoming a failure when he moves to America. Despite losing his position of prominance that he held in Afghanistan, Baba displays courage by accepting a job at a gas station and working at a flea market on the weekends. His refusal to let his pride stand in his way depicts his courage. He also refuses to accept chemotherapy when he is diagnosed with cancer. Baba faces his fear and accepts the fact that he will die.
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