Describe a problem faced by the main character. Explain how the main character deals with the problem. Make a personal connection to this (either your own experience or that of someone you know).
Amir knew what is right and wrong when something happened but he always chose to hide behind Hassan or hide his own feelings to protect himself instead of standing up. Like Baba mentioned, Amir would be someone who can’t stand up to anything; this shows the relationship between Baba and Amir. It is a tough relationship because Baba feels he knows what is good for his son, and Amir feels he can never make his father proud. The relationship becomes even more strained when Amir finds out that Baba had an affair and ended up having Hassan as an illegitimate chld. Despite that, Baba still treats Hassan with greater respect than Amir.
When Amir became an adult, he found Hassan’s son to save him from Assef. He reflects on the brotherly bond that Amir and Hassan had and realizes that he did not treat Hassan with the same level of respect. This becomes more apparent near the end when he feels guilty over how he treats Hassan. He makes the decision of going back to Afghanistan to save Hassan and his son. By saving Sohrab and bringing him back to the US, Amir will feel a sense of redemption.
I remember one day later was the final exam but I chose to go outside with my friend instead to stay at home to study for my final test. I knew that if I didn’t study I will fail my test, but whatever I study or not I don’t think I can pass my test but I know I chose the wrong choice. When I went to go write my exam, I completely blanked out on the questions. I only wish I listened to my instinct and stayed at home to study for my final. I now learned from my mistake to focus on my studies, since I can always hang out with my friends another time. However, I only have one chance to take my exam.
Would you recommend this book to another reader? Why/Why not? What kind of person would you recommend it to? What would you tell the person about the book?
I would definitely recommend Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner to other readers because it contains a lot of suspense, and it makes readers know more about Persian culture. One of the elements is kite flying, and it shows how different it is from western culture in terms of the entertainment. I would say that teenagers and adults would enjoy this kind of literature, as well as those who enjoy a suspenseful and action-filled story. I am usually one of those readers who does not like others revealing the ending, so I would only tell them to keep reading and find out. All I would say is that the protagonist Amir has to make a very difficult decision and the outcome can change his relationship with his family. Overall, this was an enjoyable novel study, and I learned a lot more about Persian culture and expanded my vocabulary in the process.
