Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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?