Join us for a special book discussion of the bestselling and international classic, the kite runner, by khaled hosseini. Amirs kite fight with hassan results in amirs betrayal of him, an event that changes everything that comes after. Book vs movie from the beginning, i had a feeling that the movie was going to be different than the book. The kite runner cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Well spend a little more time on the first section since it really sets the rest of the book in motion. An adult amir opens the novel in the presentday united states with a vague reference to one of these events, and then the novel flashes back to amirs childhood in afghanistan. The novel begins with amirs memory of peering down an alley, looking for hassan who is kite running for him. The kite runner by khaled hosseini is one of those marvelous books that opens up our hearts and minds. This thread is devoted to the book clubs discussion on kite runner by khaled hoisseini. Teacher handouts for the kite runner a final assessment for reading the kite runner. The kite runner is the story of amir, a sunni muslim, who struggles to find his place in the world because of the aftereffects and fallout from a series of traumatic childhood events. He even says that it does not matter to him anymore. An adult amir opens the novel in the presentday united states with a vague reference to one of these events, and then the novel flashes back to amirs childhood.
Amirs relationship with baba changes over the course of the book from. Around the world in 80 books group reads discussions. The kite runner education for justice education for justice. The big deal kite to run is the tournament runnerup the last kite cut. It symbolizes a circle, it did not end where it began but rather it was a running to a positive way, away from sohrab physically but towards him emotionally. Aug 15, 2007 khaled hosseinis bestselling story of a boy growing up in 1970s kabul, the kite runner, has been voted the reading group book of the year for the second year running. Khaled hosseini, the kite runner a gripping and emotional story of betrayal and redemption, the kite runner had me thrilled and moved, both at. Rape is among the most prominent motifs repeated in the novel. Elizabeth street bookland, natchez, ms an epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, takes readers from afghanistan in the final days. The kite runner discussion guides to get your book club.
This is a book at once so magnificent,it is difficult to comprehend and describe. Jul 30, 2014 khaled hosseini, the kite runner a gripping and emotional story of betrayal and redemption, the kite runner had me thrilled and moved, both at the same time. Posts about discussion questions written by medellinsofia, reginam, and dawnreynolds. Use the links on the left side of the page to also access the teachers materials for teaching this book. The plot covers multiple betrayals and offers the possibility of redemption though by no means is redemption assured. It is hassans rape that establishes the main drama of the story, and it is later sohrabs rape by the taliban that gives amir the chance to redeem himself. Khaled hosseinis the kite runner is a compelling novel that deals with important themes and issues. Watch a video from khaled hosseini introducing his online book group discussion where readers can ask him questions through his website here. The kite runner book by khaled hosseini thriftbooks.
The book also explores the changes in afganistan from the fall of the monarchy to the fall of the taliban. This book puts a name and face to the people we are helping to free. The kite runner by khaled hosseini 2004, paperback for sale. Chapter summary for khaled hosseinis the kite runner, page 1. Book clubs and lit circles will find talking about the kite runner by khaled hosseini an easy task. The kite runner movie vs book differences and analysis. The kite runner education for justice education for. The author manages to engage and educate the reader at. Dear friends, many readers see my novel, the kite runner,as a book about afghanistan, a story of its violent recent past, its tragedies and upheavals, its rich culture and resilient people. The cultural differences between social classes are the beginning of the religious conflicts, persecutions, and blame game that exists in afghanistan and is developed throughout the kite runner. The images of the kite and the kite runner are appropriate symbols for. In the kite runner why is hassans goodness and loyalty so difficult for amir to accept hassans traits of being loyal, kind, and good are difficult for amir to accept because they contrast with his own jealousy and cruelty. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The act of rape in this context carries a great deal of significance.
This is one of my favourite novels in the last decade. This discussion companion for the kite runner has been prepared and written by marilyn herbert, originator of bookclubinabox. Start discussion here for the kite runner by khaled hosseini. This unit package includes chapter discussion questions which the teacher can use or duplicate for group work, chapter reading quizzes, a handout for students to identify characters. Kite runner is reading group favourite for second year running.
I thought about something rahim khan said just before he hung up, almost. A book group met at the bowie branch of the prince georges county memorial library system to discuss khaled hosseinis book the kite runner, published by riverhead books. Resources for teaching the kite runner i am a teacher et. The experience of reading the kite runner for an english class, or just for yourself, can only be heightened by viewing the movie as well. The kite runner a list of 19 bookclubstyle discussion questions. The writer uses the technique of first person singular, allowing his main character, amir, to tell the story, drawing the reader into his very personal story. The kite runner kindle edition by hosseini, khaled. The kite runner companion curriculum amnesty international usa. The kite runner, khaled hosseini s debut novel, focuses on the relationship between two afghan boys amir, the novels narrator and the son of a prosperous kabul businessman, and hassan, the son of ali, a servant in the household of amirs father. The novel ends with amir kite running for hassans son, sohrab, as he begins a new life with. The theme of redemption is woven throughout khaled hosseinis the kite runner 2003, number 37 on the bbc book list.
The kite runner easily divides into three main sections. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of afghanistans monarchy through the soviet military intervention, the exodus of refugees. The kite runner by khaled hosseini is a powerful novel that explores sin, redemption, love, friendship, and suffering. A summary of chapters 1415 in khaled hosseinis the kite runner. Every bookclubinabox discussion guide includes complete. Dec 02, 2017 kite runner ends with a glimmer of hope for better times but after the countless events of trauma, violence and brutality, emotionally and physically throughout the book, the hopeful ending only makes a dull thud against the depressing, dark, adult topics depicted and graphically described throughout the book.
Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the kite runner and what it means. The title of the novel the kite runner suggests hassan is the main subject of the story. Aug 12, 2009 teacher handouts for the kite runner a final assessment for reading the kite runner. The kite runner, khaled hosseinis debut novel, focuses on the relationship between two afghan boys amir, the novels narrator and the son of a prosperous kabul businessman, and hassan, the son of ali, a servant in the household of amirs father. Discussion questions khaled hosseini the kite runner. This summer, travel to afghanistan by reading, the kite runner by khaled hosseini. A study guide to khaled hosseinis the kite runner 5 arabia and other countries to the mujahidin escalated the war and reduced any chances for an afghan reconciliation. The kite runner vocabulary words are presented in context and with definitions. On one level amir deeply admires and appreciates hassan, such as when hassan praises amirs writing and encourages him. There are quite a few instances of deformity or scarring in the novel. The kite runner khaled hosseini, 2003 penguin group usa 400 pp. Kite runner book discussion marion ohio area convention. Dec 21, 2007 this summer, travel to afghanistan by reading, the kite runner by khaled hosseini.
A book group met at the bowie branch of the prince georges county memorial library system to discuss khaled hosseini s book the kite runner, published by riverhead books. Even in the novels fantastic moments, we can believe that redemption is possible. Although in this text they relate specifically and directly to different types of muslims, the ideas are universal and exist among different christian. It is a physical distinction that sets him apart from amir. A study guide to the riverhead edition of khaled hosseinis the kite runner historical background, reading check discussion. It follows the lives of two best friends as global politics. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his fathers servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, the kite runner transports readers to afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. My prezi to introduce the kite runner this is the prezi that i put together to introduce the historical background of the kite runner. Jul 27, 2018 the kite runner by khaled hosseini is one of the best books i have read in years. The act of rape in this context carries a great deal. Were partnering with the marion palace theatre as they look to bring literature to life on their historic stage. The kite runner a list of 19 book clubstyle discussion questions.
For example, the first scene of the entire movie is amir deciding that he has to go back to kabul in order to be good again. This lesson offers some discussion questions to get students talking and thinking about the. About the book from reading group guides and the publisher an epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present. Bookclubinabox discusses khaled hosseinis novel, the kite. The kite runner by khaled hosseini book club discussion. This is a page turner with complex characters and situations that will make you think hard about friendship, good and evil, betrayal, and redemption. A book group met at the bowie branch of the prince georges county memorial library system to discuss khaled hosseinis book the kite. I thought about something rahim khan said just before he hung up, almost as an afterthought, there is a way to be good again. Apr 26, 2004 the kite runner, khaled hosseinis debut novel, focuses on the relationship between two afghan boys amir, the novels narrator and the son of a prosperous kabul businessman, and hassan, the son of ali, a servant in the household of amirs father. This twopage book discussion guide provides questions for reflection and discussion which can be used either individually or as part of a book group.
Course heros expertwritten discussion question and answer pairs for khaled hosseinis the kite runner offer insight and analysis on themes, symbols, characters, and more. The kite runner lesson plans and activities to help you teach khaled hosseinis work. The kite runner click here to visit the official website for a book discussion group. What were reading nowi would recommend this book because it is a good story about the lives of 2 children and the outcome of their lives in afghanistan. The kite runner by khaled hosseini 2004, paperback for.
Kite runner ends with a glimmer of hope for better times but after the countless events of trauma, violence and brutality, emotionally and physically throughout the book, the hopeful ending only makes a dull thud against the depressing, dark, adult topics depicted and graphically described throughout the book. The kite runner to me has been in dispelling some of these preconceived notions, and in seeing that the book has helped spark interest in afghanistan among readers. As amir peers into the alley, he witnesses a tragedy. Baba pays to fix hassans lip, which inspires unkind feelings in amirnot only because baba is paying attention to hassan but also because now he and hassan are. Were there other major kite runner movie vs book differences we should have discussed here. It is a novel of hope, with the past looming in the way. The kite runner by khaled hosseini is one of the best books i have read in years. Muhammad najibullah, head of the notorious secret service, replaced karmal. Kite runner is reading group favourite for second year. Published in 2003 by riverhead books, it tells the story of amir, a young boy from the wazir akbar khan district of kabul, whose closest friend is hassan. Khaled hosseini goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. The kite runner is the first novel by afghanamerican author khaled hosseini. The book is set mostly in afganistan and the united states. Book club discussion on kite runner khaled hosseini.
It will be open for discussion on or about march 25th. The novel ends with amir kite running for hassans son, sohrab, as he begins a new life with amir in america. After a decade, the soviet army withdrew, leaving the state split among many ethnic. Since a kite fighter is someone who is powerful and controlling aka selfish while a kite runner is being selfless. The first significant episode in the book involving religion, for instance, occurs. Hassan is a better kite runner than amir faster, more athletic, and with better instincts and amir struggles to keep up. The ending however shows that amir became the kite runner.
This discussion guide explores themes and characters in the book from the perspective of catholic social teaching. Khaled hosseinis bestselling story of a boy growing up in 1970s kabul, the kite runner, has been voted the reading group book of the year for the second year running. View a video for the kite runner and learn more about the american place theatres literature to life adaptation here. It follows the lives of two best friends as global politics and family drama come together to shape their destiny. Click on a word for pronunciation, synonyms, examples of use, more. In the kite runner how do physical afflictions and injuries reveal links among the characters the first physical affliction that the author refers to is hassans harelip.
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