Good Again?

1. What is your opinion of Amir now? Be specific.


2. Explain the significance of Amir running the kite for Sohrab.


3. Would Baba be proud of Amir now? Explain.

4. In your eyes, does Amir redeem himself? Explain.


5. What is your opinion of the novel? Explain your likes, dislikes, connections, etc. Be specific.

Big Pictures

At this point in the novel, several issues and themes on life have been portrayed and explored. Of the following, which theme (themes) would you consider to be most important/most explored? Explain why, citing evidence from the text itself.

1. Role of books, literacy       
2. Friendship, guilt & redemption       
3. Relationship between Fathers & Sons        
4. Coming of Age (becoming an adult/"man")        
5. Resilience of the human spirit                    
6. Man's inhumanity to man
7. Discrimination, prejudice, bigotry, class structure   

Amir Now?

After chapter 16, what are your thoughts on Amir's struggle with his own guilt at this point in the novel? Has America changed Amir? How? How has your opinion changed about him since he was a boy in Kabul? Do you think he can "be good again?"

Hassan, the Kite Runner

At the end of chapter 7, Amir witnesses the attack and rape of Hassan after Hassan has run down the final kite of the tournament for Amir. Why doesn't Amir step in or help? What is he thinking as he witnesses this? Discuss your opinion of Amir's actions.

Amir?

Discuss your initial thoughts on Amir, our narrator, so far in the story. Describe him. In addition, how do you feel about how he views his father and how he views/treats Hassan?