Strength

"In one of those brief bursts of light, I saw something I'll never forget: Hassan serving drinks to Assef and Wali from a silver platter. The light winked out, a hiss and a crackle, then another flicker of orange light: Assef grinning, kneading Hassan in the chest with a knuckle." Pg 100
Throughout the book, I have found Hassan to be an extremely strong person. He is loyal to Amir regardless of the way he treats him in return. Even when Assef rapes him, he does not fight back. He doesn't want to give Assef the satisfaction of seeing his pain. But the scene quoted above was just too much for me. After all he has suffered, he is still tormented and his 'friend' Amir once again does nothing. There is not a doubt that his strength is unique and admirable.