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Setting and Significance

The setting of this book is in the town of Afghanistan for Amirs childhood, and America as an adult. This setting is significant because it shows the causes of war, and the extreme difference in cultures that are in different parts of the world. As the Taliban and Russians come to the country, the whole environment is changed and Amir has no recollection of the torn up parts of his hometown. Kabul also is the place that gives the name of the book, with the cultural kite runner events.

Summary of and Significance of opening scene.


The opening scene of the kite runner a realization in Amirs life that you cant cover up the past, and forgetting it is nearly impossible. He recollects on the day that his friend Hassan was raped on a cold winter day in Kabul, and his fathers friend calls him bringing back up the past to have him redeem himself for his sins. This scene is significant because it bring Amir to a point in his life where he realizes he must redeem himself, and where he begins his adventure to finally became a man who can stand up for himself and others, and transform from a coward to a brave human.

Symbols- Explain them and their importance


Kites in this book represent betrayal and redemption in this novel, along a symbol of Amirs desire for Babas attention. In the beginning, Amir shows that the only thing his father and he have in common in the love and talent of flying kites. Baba finally feels proud of Amir when he and Hassan win the tournament. Kites also show betrayal in this book, when Amir refuses to save his half-brother Hassan from the rape of Assef because of his cowardice. However, in the end his redemption is shown when he is helping Hassans son fly a kite, and take him in as a son. Pomegranates in this book represent sacrifice, and loyalty. Hassan is repeatedly pelted with pomegranates from Amir because of Amirs inner conflict and embarrassment of himself, and instead of retaliating as Amir wants, he smash one into his own face. Hassan is a harmless character that refuses to hurt Amir, and is constantly loyal. Even when Amir is unreasonably angry, he will always be faithful to Amir. Scar: When Amir is beaten half to death by Assef, his lip splits in half which looks like his half-brother Hassans harelip. The Scar represents the brotherhood bond they will always have even though they havent seen each other in years, and how the past will always follow him.

Summary of and Significance of ending/closing scene


At the end of the book, Amir is running a kite with Hassans son. This shows his ultimate redemption from the sins in his life, and betrayal of Hassan. Amir also says For you, a thousand times over, which is Hassans famous quote in the Novel. This shows his love for Hassan and the character that he strives to replicate. Also, the ending scene shows the first time that Sohrob has shown a smile, because of his horrific situation of living with the Taliban leader and having to go through traumatic and unspeakable events in his life. This smile shows that even people who go through terrible hardship can have some happiness.

Significance of Title (think beyond the literal!)


The title of this book refers to a person who will do anything for another and the theme of loyalty. In the book, Hassan is the most loyal character and the kite runner in this novel for Amir. Towards the end of the book, with Amirs redemption comes along with the scene in which he runs the kite with Sohrob. This shows Amirs transformation into a loyal person as Hassan was.

Possible themes (minimum of three) and topic of discussion/questions you have (minimum of two)
Discrimination: In the kite runner, there is a wide economic and social view of the religious group of Shia and Sunni Muslims. The Shia people are referred to as Hazaras and are usually servants and very poor. These people are often demeaned and persecuted, and endure extreme discrimination. Sin in Redemption: In the beginning of the novel, Amir is cowardly and selfish. However, he eventually realizes his character flaws and attempts to make up for his past. In one part of the book, he grabs wads of cash and a watch and hides it under Hassans bed in order to have him fired from being his servant. Later on in the book, Amir is shown once again hiding cash under a bed, however this time it is to help a poor man named Farid and his starving family. Another sin is his terrible treatment of Hassan, allowing him to be raped, throwing pomegranates at him, and insulting him in various ways. His redemption comes when he takes in Hassans and is brutally beat by Assef in order to stay loyal to Sohrob and take him to America. Violence: In this novel, many of the scenes contain violence. One major scene that is repeated over and over is the rape of Hassan. This scene is replayed in Amirs head, and constantly beings up his depressing past. Also, Scenes such as the Taliban stoning a woman at a soccer game, and the mass genocide of hazaras, and soviet violence in Afghanistan show the political conflicts that exist in the country. Does Khaled Hosseini parallel Amirs character and personality? How much did living in Afghanistan influence Hosseinis depiction of Kabul

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