Kite Runner -- Politics

How do the ever-changing politics of Afghanistan affect the characters in the novel?

Kite Runner-- Ending

What did you think of the ending?

Kite Runner - Hassan's reaction

As time goes by, Rahim Kahn visits Hassan and they discuss the past. What do you think about Hassan's response to learning about Amir's life?

Kite Runner - Theft

Explain the significance of Baba's lesson to Amir that "Every other sin is a variation of theft" (17). How does that lesson impact both Amir and Baba or even other characters in the novel?

Kite Runner - wrongdoing

How does the wrongdoing in the novel The Kite Runner escalate?

Kite Runner movie article - New York Times

Kite Runner is being made into a film; however, the film has run into delays. Read the article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/04/movies/04kite.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
What do you think about this? What else does this teach us about culture?

KR - Hating Amir

Many of you mentioned that you "hate" Amir. Do you think hating the main character makes you "hate" the book?
Which characters do you like?

Kite Runner - Do you think...

Paige P asks ... Do you think Amir will ever apoligize or tell someone of his sin? Do you think he will ever admit to someone what he did and how horrible of a person he is?

Kite Runner -- The Anti-hero

An anti-hero is a protagonist who lacks the usual heroic qualities of an admirable person or leader, particularly skill, grace, honesty, courage, and truth.
In what ways is Amir portrayed as an anti-hero?

Kite Runner - Culture and History

What have you learned about history and culture through the novel so far?

The Kite Runner Part I & II - Ch. 1-10

What are your thoughts about the book so far?