Answer:
Considering Amir's character here, these are the terms Khalid Hosseini used to describe him as the novel progresses:
- sensitive: feels deeply
- intelligent: smart
- loyal: does not betray
- (as a child) selfish: thinks for one's own benefit
- entitled: privileged
- jealous: envious
- guilty: regretful
- courage: brave
- (as an adult) self-sacrificing: selfless
- aspiring: seeking to accomplish
- gifted: talented
- kind: caring
- coward: timid
- emotional: prone to emotion
- purposeful: determined
Hope that answers the question, have a great day!