What happens as Amir runs the kite for Sohrab?
Sohrab smiles for the first time since being raped by Assef like his father. Amir tells Hassan "for you a thousand times over" just like Hassan had told him once upon a time. :)
Monday, 11 April 2011
Chapters 10-14 (pp. 110 - 194)
Why does Amir ask Baba to meet with General Taheri?
Amir asks Baba to talk with General Taheri because Amir likes General Taheri's daugher, Soraya. He wants a chance to be with her.
Amir asks Baba to talk with General Taheri because Amir likes General Taheri's daugher, Soraya. He wants a chance to be with her.
WWYD: What would you do?
In Amir's situation back when he saw what happened to Hassan, what would you do? Amir was obviously too afraid to say anything or do anything, I mean it's a scary situation for him to be in, and as a young boy I wouldn't expect he'd know what to do. There's always different ways to look at something, no matter what it is. I believe in that situation, personally I would definitely tell someone. I would feel shame about not helping Hassan, but in all honesty, if Amir were to step in, Amir probably would have been raped too. It's a choice he had to make in a split second, unfortunately his decision haunted him for years and years...
Chapters 10 - 14 (pp. 110 - 194)
Chapter 11 has a new setting. What is it?
Fremont, California (1980) - Baba and Amir move to America!
Fremont, California (1980) - Baba and Amir move to America!
Chapters 10 - 14 (pp. 110 - 194)
In chapter 11, who is Soraya?
Soraya is a girl, daughter of General Taheri and Jamila. Amir takes an interest in her when he meets her. She is his "Swap Meet Princess".
Soraya is a girl, daughter of General Taheri and Jamila. Amir takes an interest in her when he meets her. She is his "Swap Meet Princess".
Chapters 1-5 (pp. 1 - 47)
Hassan has plastic surgery to be able to smile "normally" by the following winter. Why does Amir think that is ironic?
When Hassan has his plastic surgery to be able to smile "normally", he doesn't smile after!! This is definitely ironic.
When Hassan has his plastic surgery to be able to smile "normally", he doesn't smile after!! This is definitely ironic.
Chapters 6-9 (pp. 48 - 109)
What happens to Hassan when he runs the blue kite for Amir?
When Hassan runs the blue kite for Amir after he won, Amir goes looking for Hassan and ends up witnessing Assef rape Hassan. Amir doesn't do anything, just pretends he didn't see anything. This is the beginning of all Amir's problems!
When Hassan runs the blue kite for Amir after he won, Amir goes looking for Hassan and ends up witnessing Assef rape Hassan. Amir doesn't do anything, just pretends he didn't see anything. This is the beginning of all Amir's problems!
Chapters 6-9 (pp. 48 - 109)
What does Assef give Amir for his birthday?
On Amir's thirteenth birthday, Assef gives him a biography of Hitler. Amir did not like that at all, seeing as it's just another thing that reminds him...
On Amir's thirteenth birthday, Assef gives him a biography of Hitler. Amir did not like that at all, seeing as it's just another thing that reminds him...
Chapters 6-9 (pp. 48-109)
What is inscribed on the pomegranate tree in the back yard? Why is it significant that Amir tries to pick a fight with Hassan in front of that tree? What ends up happening? Why is that Symbolic?
"Amir and Hassan: Sultans of Kabul" is inscribed in the pomegranate tree. It is significant because the red pomegranates signify blood. Also, it's strange because it's the spot they always spend time together. That;s like their happy spot and Amir just starts pelting Hassan with pomegranates, wanting Hassan to hit him back. This is Amir's way of trying to 'get what he deserves'. Hassan refuses to hit Amir, but instead crushes a pomegranate against his own head, asks if Amir is satisfied and then walks away. This is significant because Hassan AGAIN proves his loyalty to Amir, and Amir is left feeling terrible again.
"Amir and Hassan: Sultans of Kabul" is inscribed in the pomegranate tree. It is significant because the red pomegranates signify blood. Also, it's strange because it's the spot they always spend time together. That;s like their happy spot and Amir just starts pelting Hassan with pomegranates, wanting Hassan to hit him back. This is Amir's way of trying to 'get what he deserves'. Hassan refuses to hit Amir, but instead crushes a pomegranate against his own head, asks if Amir is satisfied and then walks away. This is significant because Hassan AGAIN proves his loyalty to Amir, and Amir is left feeling terrible again.
Chapters 1-5 (pp. 1-47)
Who are Wali and Kamal?
Wali is one of the boys from the neighborhood who helps Assef to rape Hassan. He is also a conformist.
Kamal also helped Assef rape Hassan. He is then raped himself, and becomes a symbol of the brutality that destroys Afghanistan.
Wali is one of the boys from the neighborhood who helps Assef to rape Hassan. He is also a conformist.
Kamal also helped Assef rape Hassan. He is then raped himself, and becomes a symbol of the brutality that destroys Afghanistan.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Chapters 21-25 (pp. 259-371)
In Chapter 21, Amir finally sees Sohrab and realizes something about the Taliban official. What is it?
When Amir first meets Sohrab (Hassan's son), he comes face to face with the Taliban official, and realizes it's Assef!!
When Amir first meets Sohrab (Hassan's son), he comes face to face with the Taliban official, and realizes it's Assef!!
Chapters 10-14 (pp. 110-194)
What 'weakness' of Amir's does Baba have to apologize for in Chapter 10?
On the ride Baba and Amir took in the cement truck to get accross the border, Amir got very car sick. Baba saw that as a weakness. I think that is absolutely ridiculous and must have made Amir feel incredibly bad.
On the ride Baba and Amir took in the cement truck to get accross the border, Amir got very car sick. Baba saw that as a weakness. I think that is absolutely ridiculous and must have made Amir feel incredibly bad.
Chapters 1-5 (pp. 1-47)
Describe Amir. Why does Baba sometimes hate him?
Amir is a kind natured, intelligent young man, but is 'softer' than Baba is. This causes frustration on Baba's side because he wants his son to be macho, like him! Amir is more artistic and contemplative and definitely not a violent person as a whole. Eventually Baba somewhat accepts Amir as he is.
Amir is a kind natured, intelligent young man, but is 'softer' than Baba is. This causes frustration on Baba's side because he wants his son to be macho, like him! Amir is more artistic and contemplative and definitely not a violent person as a whole. Eventually Baba somewhat accepts Amir as he is.
Chapters 6-9 (pp. 48-109)
What does Amir put under Hassan's mattress? Why does he do it?
Amir puts some money and a watch under Hassan's mattress to get himself in trouble, but to his suprise, Hassan tells Baba that he did do it! Baba forgives him instantly, even though in his opinion, theft is the worst sin of all; the only sin in fact! Hassan has proved his loyalty to Amir yet again.
Amir puts some money and a watch under Hassan's mattress to get himself in trouble, but to his suprise, Hassan tells Baba that he did do it! Baba forgives him instantly, even though in his opinion, theft is the worst sin of all; the only sin in fact! Hassan has proved his loyalty to Amir yet again.
Chapters 6-9 (pp. 48-109)
What does Amir ask of Baba that makes Baba angry? What does Baba say in response?
During a day of gardening, Amir asks Baba why he doesn't just get new servants. Amir didn't know what was coming next. Baba took this very offensively and blows up at Amir. Baba tells him to never ever ask anything like that again, because Ali and Hassan are staying where they belong, meaning with them. We later learn it's because Hassan is actually Baba's son, and Amir's half brother!
During a day of gardening, Amir asks Baba why he doesn't just get new servants. Amir didn't know what was coming next. Baba took this very offensively and blows up at Amir. Baba tells him to never ever ask anything like that again, because Ali and Hassan are staying where they belong, meaning with them. We later learn it's because Hassan is actually Baba's son, and Amir's half brother!
Chapters 1-5 (pp. 1-47)
"Children aren't colouring books. You don't get to colour them in with your favourite colours." Respond/react to this thought.
I believe that children are born with their own personalities that will develop as they age. It is impossible to completely mould them into exactly what you want them to be. Children are humans that are going to make mistakes to figure things out and learn their own lessons first hand. Of course it is important to provide children with guidance, but to a certain extent.
I believe that children are born with their own personalities that will develop as they age. It is impossible to completely mould them into exactly what you want them to be. Children are humans that are going to make mistakes to figure things out and learn their own lessons first hand. Of course it is important to provide children with guidance, but to a certain extent.
Chapters 1-5 (pp 1-47)
Describe Baba. Why does Amir sometimes hate him?
Baba is described as a big, burly, loud, strong and sometimes scary, man. He shows little emotion unless regarding his late wife or Ali and Hassan. Amir sometimes lothes him because he is always the hero. He always makes sure he comes out as the leader.
Baba is described as a big, burly, loud, strong and sometimes scary, man. He shows little emotion unless regarding his late wife or Ali and Hassan. Amir sometimes lothes him because he is always the hero. He always makes sure he comes out as the leader.
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Chapters 1-5 (pp. 1-47)
What does Amir want to tell Assef about Hassan when Assef bullies them about being friends?
When Assef bullies Amir and Hassan in chapter 5, he questions Amir, "How can you call him your 'friend'?". Amir says he wants to blurt out "But he's not my friend! He's my servant!"
When Assef bullies Amir and Hassan in chapter 5, he questions Amir, "How can you call him your 'friend'?". Amir says he wants to blurt out "But he's not my friend! He's my servant!"
Chapters 1-5 (pp. 1-47)
Who is Assef?
Assef is just a teenager when probably the most life altering event takes place. Assef is definitely a bully and we all know that bullies are insecure with themselves, therefore they take advantage of the weaker. My initial view on Assef was the he is a monster. A straight up monster for being able to do that to Hassan. I believe he regrets it later on in the book, especially at Amir's birthday when Hassan's job was to serve the guests drinks... One of which was Assef. All in all, Assef was a bully who took it all too far!
Assef is just a teenager when probably the most life altering event takes place. Assef is definitely a bully and we all know that bullies are insecure with themselves, therefore they take advantage of the weaker. My initial view on Assef was the he is a monster. A straight up monster for being able to do that to Hassan. I believe he regrets it later on in the book, especially at Amir's birthday when Hassan's job was to serve the guests drinks... One of which was Assef. All in all, Assef was a bully who took it all too far!
Chapters 1-5 (pp. 1-47)
The narrator begins the story by proclaiming, "I became what I am today at the age of twelve". Who is our narrator? Describe him.
Our narrator in the novel "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, is Amir. Amir is a boy at the begining of the novel, and later grows up into a man. He has obvious issues with himself, mostly attached to his childhood "friend", Hassan. He seems to be a little bit manipulative of Hassan, with no compassion to his situations. Amir takes his extremely loyal friend for granted time after time, eventually losing him altogether. He then realizes what he has done. He is sort of overshadowed by his father, Baba's, personality. They have a unique father-son relationship as we find out later in the book.
Amir is ultimately a person that knows right from wrong, but is easily tempted and lets fear get the best of him.
Our narrator in the novel "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, is Amir. Amir is a boy at the begining of the novel, and later grows up into a man. He has obvious issues with himself, mostly attached to his childhood "friend", Hassan. He seems to be a little bit manipulative of Hassan, with no compassion to his situations. Amir takes his extremely loyal friend for granted time after time, eventually losing him altogether. He then realizes what he has done. He is sort of overshadowed by his father, Baba's, personality. They have a unique father-son relationship as we find out later in the book.
Amir is ultimately a person that knows right from wrong, but is easily tempted and lets fear get the best of him.
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