Kite+Runner+Discussion+Questions

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Onix- Period 1 1.) What makes Amir want to please his father so much? Ashley Ham: I think that Amir wanted to please his father so much because he wanted to make his father proud of him. That he wanted his father to think of him as a role model son. Because in the book, all Amir wanted to do was to impress his father to feel somewhat accepted. Francois:

2.) When Amir says, "I became what I am today at the age of twelve..." What specifically does Amir mean by that?

3.) What is the significance of __The Kite Runner__ being the Title? Ashley: I think that the title makes perfect sence once you read the book. I feel that the title is imprtant to the story becasue tit was a truning point in Amir's life where he had decisions to make that were life changing. The thing about it is that he didn't even make the attempt to try and do something to change it. This lingers with him because that is when everything started to unfold..... So yes, I dod think that the title is significant.

4.) After all of the years that Hassan and Amir have been friends, why (in the alley) were Amir's eyes focused on the kite and not on his troubled best friend? Ashley Ham: I think that Amir could only think about was the kite because all he could think about his approval of his father then to help out a friend that was somewhat like a brother. He just wanted the kite which was selfish, but at the same time, there would be a few times in Amir's life where he would be able to say that he did this which made his father feel proud of him. 1) While Amir saw Hassan in the alley, do you think that he also let those actions happen to him because he wanted Hassan to feel worthless since Baba took to Hassan more than him? 1. Does Hassan know that Amir saw what had happened in the Alley? 2. Why does Amir want to get rid of Hassan so bad? 3. When Amir plants the money and watch under Hassans bed and they have the meeting, why does Baba forgive him? 4. Why doesn't Amir call Hassan his friend?
 * Ashley** (Period2)
 * Sinead** (Period2)


 * Shante**(Period 2)
 * Does Amir feel a sense of guilt for what his ancestors (the Pashtuns) have done to the Hazaras in the past?
 * Why don't people believe that Baba can do more than just the physical activities? [people were apprehensive when they learned Baba wanted to make a orphanage]
 * When Amir begins to have contradictory statements about being friends with Hassan, is this a sign of Amir wanting to become part of Assef's group?
 * How do you think the Russians dealt with the war on their home turf? Is the Russian's behavior connected to the American's behavior in times of war?

Sangay (Period 1) -"There is no act more wretched than stealing hadn't Baba sat me on his lap and said those words to me? then how could he just forgive Hassan ? And if Baba could forgive that, then why couldn't he forgive me for not being the son he's always wanted?"(106) Was it right for Baba to go against his own words? why? -Why didn't Hassan scream when he was getting raped? -Does Baba really blame Amir for the death of his lovely wife? -Why does Amir try to act brave and strong when he is with Hassan ? -When Assef arrives at Amir's birthday party, why does he seem to have power over his parents?

RONALD (prd 1)
 * 1) In chapter eight why does Amir ask his Baba if he ever thought about getting new servants?
 * 2) Why does Amir lie about Hassan taking his birthday money and watch?
 * 3) Why does Baba beg his servants to stay?
 * 4) Since Hassan knew everything about Amir hiding behind the wall and not helping why didn't Hassan confront Amir?

KATIANNA (prd 1) 1. Is Assef gay? Ashley: I don't think that Assef is gay. It's just that he wants to take away some power from Hassan. Since he is an older boy, when he raped Hassan, I think that he also wanted to feel dpminance over him. Also Assef wanted to let hassan live with something for the rest of his life that he will be ashamed of. That he was worthless because he was a lower class than him. 2. Why is Amir so mean to Hassan, when Hassan is nothing but loyal and kind to him? 3. What does saving Hassan from Assef, have anything to do with Amir winning his father's love? 4. Why does Amir blame his misery on Hassan? 5. Why can Amir not call Hassan a "friend"? 6. Why did Amir ask his father if they would ever get new servants?

Malcolm: Period 2 1: Did Hassan expect Amir to come looking for since Amir had sent him to fetch the kite and because Hassan had been gone for so long? Could that have been a reason that Hassan didn’t fight back against Assef more than he had? 2: What did Assef gain from asserting his power over Hassan? Did he gain anything in the incident? 3: Why didn’t Ali tell Baba about Amir framing Hassef? 4: Did having Hassan leave truly benefit Hassan or Amir in any way?

Marcela: Period 1 1 Why does Baba treat Amir the way he does? 2 Why won't Baba just let Amir be the kid he wants to be? 3 Why does Amir treat Hassan the way Baba treats him? 4 Why does Amir try to make Hassan fight him back? 5 Is Amir jealous of Hassan for being liked more by Baba? 6 Why did Assef give Amir the book about Hitler?

WHY DO YOU THINK AMIR IS ALWAYS OUT TO MAKE BABA PROUD? DID HE DO SOMETHING TO DIS HONOR HIM IN SOME WAY?
 * JAMES**

Michele: Period 1
1. Why does Amir want to win BABA's heart so badly? 2. Is Amir jealous of Hassan? 3. Why does Amir get so angry at Hassan even after he stood up for him? 4. Why cant BABA just accept Hassan for who he is? 5. Does Amir really consider Hassan a friend? 6. Did part of Baba really hate Amir for killing his wife? 7. Why was it that after when Hassan lied that he stole the money than Amir felt bad for him?

Sabrina (Period 1) 1) Why is it that Hassan is always so willing to stand up for Amir when Amir is not willing to do the same for him? 2) What does Assef want from Hassan? Why he is always torturing him? 3) Why does Baba want Amir to be a strong, brave and manly son? 4) Why does Amir love flying kites and why does Hassan like being the kite runner?

Do you think that Amir with be able to function on his own now that Baba is dead?
 * Ashley Hamilton**