Amir, Again
Respond to the following prompts in complete sentences/paragraphs:
1. What is your opinion of Amir at the end of the novel? How has it changed? Be specific.
2. Explain the significance of Amir running the kite for Sohrab. What is the symbolic meaning of Amir becoming a "Kite Runner?"
3. Would Baba be proud of Amir now? Explain why or why not.
2. Explain the significance of Amir running the kite for Sohrab. What is the symbolic meaning of Amir becoming a "Kite Runner?"
3. Would Baba be proud of Amir now? Explain why or why not.
4. In your eyes, does Amir redeem himself? Explain whether he has indeed "become good again."
5. What is your opinion of the novel? Explain your likes, dislikes, connections, etc. Be specific.
5. What is your opinion of the novel? Explain your likes, dislikes, connections, etc. Be specific.
1. By the time I finished the novel I was surprised with how far Amir had come. He used to be a small cowardly boy that relied on Hassan defending him from various bullies in Kabul. He was also insecure and did not like the way his life was going in the middle east. This all changed when he finally moved to America and became a published and successful author. He also had a wife and was able to support himself. The biggest event that occurred which made me gain more respect for him was his redemption story. Amir could have easily told Rahim Khan that he wasn’t going to risk his life for Sohrab and just stayed in America. Deep down Amir realized that he had to save him to redeem himself but also to repay the debt he owed to Hassan. By the end of the novel there was a night and day difference with the way Amir carried himself, as well as the bravery he had shown in saving Sohrab.
ReplyDelete2. Amir running the kite for Sohrab was ironic. Hassan used to always be the kite runner for Amir, which in a way referred to the way Hassan would do anything for Amir. The fact that Amir was running the kite for Sohrab shows he is loyal to the kid. He will do anything to give Sohrab the life he deserves and has all of the tools to do it. Amir finally found purpose in his life and was able to be good again by saving Sohrab.
3. Baba would be extremely proud of Amir. All Baba wanted when Amir was younger was for him to be able to defend himself and be his vision of what a real man was. Amir was able to achieve this. Although it took decades, Amir was finally able to build up the courage to face his lifelong guilt. This was due to Rahim Khan sparking the flame of redemption in Amir. If Baba was to have heard about what Amir had to go through to save Sohrab, he would have felt as if Amir had finally taken on the responsibility of a true man.
4. Personally, I believe that Amir did redeem himself in a way. Although he was one of the main causes of Hassan’s death, he did not have to partake on the mission to save Sohrab. He matured enough to realize the significance of saving Sohrab even though it was out of guilt and selfishness. At first he went to save him because he was asked to and wanted to “be good again,” but as he went throughout his journey he showed his independence and bravery. Amir also came to enjoy having Sohrab around and wanted the best for him. Amir and Soraya never gave up on him and continued trying to provide him everything he would ever want although he didn’t show much affection back. It took several months until Amir was finally able to get Sohrab to show any sign of enjoyment until, ironically, he ran the kite for Sohrab.
5. Overall this novel was enjoyable. It had a mixture of action, suspense, and was emotional at times. This book put the Middle East into perspective and made me appreciate the area I was born in. I could have just as easily been born in a war torn country like Amir and Hassan. I made various connections throughout the book to a multitude of characters which made it easier for me to relate to the events occurring throughout the novel. There wasn’t anything that I would have changed about the book. Every part of it was necessary for the plot and storyline to flow and make sense as well as it did. I enjoy books that go against the grain and are not happy the entire time even until the end. Granted Sohrab did smile at the end, readers weren’t able to get a solid happy ever after like other books do. Even until the end the book stayed realistic and rugged.
My opinion of Amir through out the book hasn’t really changed much. I still dislike him, but I feel like he has atoned for his sin. Amir has made me hate him through trying to rationalize letting Hassan get raped. He has atoned for this by fighting with Assef to save his son. This doesn’t mean I like Amir by any means. It just means that he has atoned. I feel that Amir still has a long way to go before he can make up for all the bad things he has done to Hassan.
ReplyDeleteKite running is supposed to be a kids game to make their parents proud but Amir, a 30 something man is running a kite to make his nephew proud. Kite running for another person is like stating that you stand by them, you are loyal to them. Amir was saying that he would do anything for Sohrab.
Baba would be proud. Baba would have been moved to tears by the courage and decision Amir made to raise Sohrab, because that’s what Baba would have done as well. From the way Baba has acted through out the story he is a family man first and Amir deciding to raise Sohrab would be the decision Baba would make too.
In my eyes Amir hasn’t yet redeemed himself. Amir has made up for the deed of not helping Hassan in his hour of need, but he hasn’t made up for the little things. That is my belief but I could be incline to change that belief during the seminar.
My opinion of “The Kite Runner” is that it is overall a good book, but I would not recommend it to many others. As someone who is easily influenced by the emotions showed in the book, I had a very hard time getting through it, especially when rape was involved. The book also gets slow and sidetracks a bit. But in all a good book is supposed to make you feel strong emotions and unlike “Catcher in the Rye” this book didn’t make me angry with how boring an incoherent it was. So in all I would say that this was a good book, just not my usual cup of tea.
Trevor Thein
1. At the end of the novel Amir, in my opinion has came a long way. At first, I did not like Amir because he was all about himself and didn’t help Hassan out when he was getting raped. At the end of the novel I ended up liking him because he grew up, he had a wife, got a good job, bought a house, and eventually got Sohrab out of Afghanistan. In my opinion that is a huge step in life, because he is doing things that benefit him and others around him.
ReplyDelete2. The symbolic act Amir did for Sohrab was very cool. Amir let Sohrab run down the kites just Hassan use too. This is very cool for Sohrab because he gets to carry on the legacy of Hassan and Amir. Kite Running is a huge thing in Afghanistan and Amir teaching Sohrab is one of the coolest moments in the novel because he is learning from the best.
3. Yes Baba would be very proud of Amir because of the man he became throughout the novel. Amir went on and found his dream job of a writer, bought a house with his wife. He became the man Baba always wanted him to be. Amir came a long way in life and his father would be more than happy how his life turned out to be.
4. Yes, in my eyes Amir does redeem himself. He has showed us numerous time throughout the book that he did indeed redeem himself. An example of this is when he went back into Afghanistan to get Sohrab, this shows he isn’t all about himself and what to helps others that are close to him. Life gives you second chances to “be good again” and in my opinion Amir has turned out to be a good man after all the bad things that happen in his childhood.
5. Overall I liked this book, I had many connections to Amir and Hassan, I’ve learned life lessons throughout this book, I didn’t really have any dislikes about this book. Every time you grabbed the book to read it felt like you couldn’t put the book down. After reading the book, I am extremely thankful that I was born in wealthy part of the world. This reminds each and everyday how lucky we have it here in America.
Will Potter
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ReplyDelete1. Amir has changed a lot since he was kid in Kabul. Amir used to be a little rich kid that had everything handed to him and never had to work for anything. Hassan always did Amir’s chores and would always stand up for Amir and take the punishment. I am happy that Amir went back to his country to redeem him self for what he did as a kid. I am glad that Amir risked his life to go get Sohrab and take him back to America with him to keep him safe.
2. The significance of Amir running the kite for Sohrab is it brings memories back to Amir because Hassan would do the same thing for Amir when they use to fly kites together. The symbolic meaning of Amir becoming a “Kite Runner” is he wants to be like Hassan and do what Hassan did for him. So, Amir wants to do the same for Sohrab to be like Hassan.
3. I think Baba would be very proud of Amir for doing what he did. I think Baba would be proud because Amir risked his life going back to Kabul to find Sohrab. Amir then takes Sohrab back to America with him and gives him a way better life than what he had.
4. In my eyes I think Amir does redeem himself because of all the things Amir had to go through to save Sohrab. Even though Amir was the main reason for everything that happened. Amir changed a lot since he was a kid and has become more responsible and took on a big role in his life. Adopting a kid is a huge role and takes a lot of responsibility and I think Amir has what it takes to provide for him, keep him safe, and to give him the best life that he can.
5. In my opinion I thought is was a pretty good book because it had some action in it and I could connect to it. I could connect to the book when Amir tries to always impress his dad. I connected to this because I think every kid wants to impress their parents and show them their abilities. I think the book always kept me wanting to read to find out what happens next and what Amir was going to do. The book also helped me envision how the Middle East was and how it made me feel grateful for where I grew up in the world and not in a war-torn country like Amir.
1. My opinion at the end of the book towards Amir was that he finally became man and wasn't such a coward after all. Amir changed a lot because in chapter twenty-two when he goes to get Sohrab. he meets Assef again. When Amir usually comes face to face with Assef he would be a coward and be scared of him. This time Amir fights Assef to get Sohrab back and get him to a better place. As Amir is getting beat up by Assef he takes it like man and is laughing while he is getting beat up. Amir laughs and takes it because he wants to take a beating because of what all he did to Hassan in his past life.
ReplyDelete2. I think it symbolizes that Amir has redeemed himself and he’s proving that he has become a man now. Amir is also showing that he would do anything for Sohrab to give him a better life.
3. Personally I think Baba would be very proud of Amir now because of the heroic things he did to get Sohrab. Baba would be very proud because first he went back to Kabul which was a mistake because it was taken over by the Taliban's. Second, he finally fought back and got beat up just to safe Sohrab. Finally, Baba would be very proud of Amir because he finally stood up for himself and became a man.
4. Amir has redeemed himself because of what he has gone through when he goes back to Kabul. Amir took a beating from Assef and I think he purposely took it because of what he did in the past just to redeem himself.
5. My opinion on the novel was at the beginning of the book I didn’t really like it because it was confusing and boring. Towards the middle of the book it stated getting interested and a little violent. I found it boring because nothing was really going on. It was also interesting because of how they were explaining how life was in the middle east. Also, a little violent because a lot of people we killed. Over I really enjoyed reading this book.
Jesus Barrios
1. What is your opinion of Amir at the end of the novel? How has it changed? Be specific. I feel that Amir what to make Hassan happy by take care of his son in American. I think Amir what to keep Hasson son safe from Assef.
ReplyDelete2. Explain the significance of Amir running the kite for Sohrab. What is the symbolic meaning of Amir becoming a "Kite Runner?" I think Amir is the kite runner because he wanted to do the same what him and Hassan did together. Because he learns from Hassan how to do it.
3. Would Baba be proud of Amir now? Explain why or why not. I think Baba is proud of Amir because he is willing to take care of Hassan son. Amir is now knowing take to run a family of his own without none of his love ones around.
4. In your eyes, does Amir redeem himself? Explain whether he has indeed "become good again." I think Amir redeem himself by going back Kabul to get Hassan son and getting in a fight with Assef.
5. What is your opinion of the novel? Explain your likes, dislikes, connections, etc. Be specific. I think the book was hard to understand but at the end you can understand it more. I didn’t like how Amir got Hassan kick out of Baba house for stealing. I had a connection with Hassan when he gets bullied by Assef and is pals
1. I have a pretty good opinion of Amir. I think he is a lot braver and less selfish than when he was a boy in Kabul. The young Amir wouldn't have been able to go to Afghanistan and save Sohrab the way the older Amir did. The younger Amir would have preferred to stay in America rather than try and save Sohrab.
ReplyDelete2. The significance of Amir being Sohrab's kite runner is that Hassan used to be Amir's kite runner. Being a Kite Runner is a symbol of being utterly devoted to someone Amir is devoted to Sohrab in the same way Hassan was to him
3.Baba would be proud of Amir because Amir risked his life to do the right thing by going to get Sohrab in the same way Baba risked his life to protect that woman from the Russian officer
4. Yes he has redeemed himself becuase saving Sohrab is the greatest thing he can do for Hassan right now.
5. I liked the novel mainly because of the all real issues the novel addressed but also because the novel had a protagonist that was not only flawed but also aware of their flaws. I think too often in stories we get the superman protagonist in one form or another.
Jose Nava
ReplyDelete1. In the beginning of the book I thought that Amir was not tough enough to take care of himself or even stand up to anyone because of him being scared. Hassan was the only one who wasn’t scared, he protected him and saved him by Assef and his friends. Throughout the book, Amir was not attempting to do anything in his life to make his dad proud besides winning the tournament by flying kites. Once Hassan got raped by Assef, Amir was not attempting to go in and help Hassan escape from Assef. During that part of the book I thought Amir was not a good friend or a brave guy. As I read through some chapters in the book my thought on Amir has changed by when Rahim Khan called Amir saying, “a way to be good again.” Rahim Khan wanted Amir to go get and bring back Hassan son, Sohrab. Amir decided to go to Kabul and bring back Sohrab. The part where he goes through all the trouble to bring back Sohrab changed my thought of Amir. Now I think that Amir is a brave guy and a good guy because he now has Sohrab in America and wants to adopt Sohrab.
2. The significance of the kite runner to Sohrab is that it reminds him when Hassan Amir flew kites when they were kids. The symbolic of “The Kite Runner” is referring to Amir because he now has changed in his life and made some people proud. Amir wants Sohrab to have great time and enjoy his life in America.
3. Baba would be proud of Amir. The reason why is because Baba wanted Amir to be able to stand up for himself and prove something that no one else could ever imagine. Amir went back to Kabul to go get Sohrab and risking his whole life to go and bring him back with him. If Baba was still alive that would mean a whole lot to him.
4. I believe Amir did redeem himself. Amir risked his life to go and get Sohrab from a terrible place and he went through a lot. Amir got beat up by Assef but eventually got Sohrab and escaped from Assef. Amir took Sohrab to America and tried to make him live a better life. Overall, I believe Amri did redeem himself by risking his whole life to get Sohrab and bring him back to America.
5. In my opinion I did enjoy the book. In the beginning of the book it was boring but eventually everything started to get better and I liked it. I connected to where Baba treated Hassan like his own son by giving him a doctor for Hassan birthday present. I can relate to this because my cousin Tony came from Mexico and we treat him like he’s part of our family. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book.
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ReplyDelete1. My opinion on Amir at the end of the novel is that I am happy for him. He finally became a man when he took on Rahim’s task to go back and get Hassan’s son. This shows that he can overcome things from his past. My opinion of Amir has changed from the beginning because now, he is no longer a coward. If Rahim would of gave Amir this chance to be good again when he was younger, I believe he would have said no because he would have been to scared.
2. At the end of the novel, Amir and Sohrab are in a park flying kites. Sohrab is flying the kite, and Amir runs it down just like Hassan did with Amir back in Kabul. This shows that Amir wants to be as close to Sohrab as he can be, and he shows that by flying kites. This shows that Amir wants to be like Hassan and the way he was loyal to him.
3. If Baba was still alive, I believe he would be proud of what Amir has turned out to be. Baba would be proud that Amir gets a son and is showing him how to be tough by getting in a fight with Assef. He would be proud that he is standing up for what he believes in, which is taking care of Sohrab.
4. I do believe that Amir redeemed himself by going back and getting Sohrab. It took a lot of guts to leave his life in America and risk his life just for a kid. He indeed is good again and will stay good because he takes Sohrab back home to live in America. I’m happy with the way the book ended and makes Amir.
5. In my opinion, this book is a good read. I liked how he started off as coward, and then redeemed himself later. I disliked how Hassan died before Amir got to meet him again. I wish they would have meet one more time so Amir could get it off his chest about the rape. Overall, I liked this book and is a good read for anyone interested in life outside of America.
1. I believe that Amir has changed since the novel. He has changed because now he understands why his father cared more about Hassan than him and he found out the truth about Hassan and his mother. Some of the guilt was him witnessing Hassan’s rape and his anger at his father for not admiring him. He also has released some of the guilt from early in the book; such as not telling the truth about Hassan’s rape. He also sees the world differently. He sees it differently because Amir has witnessed the world in a different view and has realized that he was always a tourist in his own country.
ReplyDelete2. The significance of Amir running the kite for Sohrab is that now Amir knows how Hassan felt being a servant and doing everything for his owner. The symbol of Amir running the kite is that everything in life comes back around. First Hassan would run the kite for Amir, now Amir is Running the kite for Hassan’s son, Sohrab. It also shows that Amir is loyal to Sohrab and won’t betray him. In the end of it all, Amir finds a purpose in his life and so does Sohrab.
3. I believe that Baba would be proud of Amir. I believe that because now Amir can face danger and stand up for himself. He has gone into the battlefield to retrieve a kid that wasn’t his own, it was his brother’s, and brought it to a new, safer home where he can be loved. Baba would also be proud now because now Amir is considered a man and that is all Baba wanted.
4. I believe that Amir has redeem himself. I believe this because he has saved Hassan’s son and hasn’t betrayed his quest or the man that gave him the quest. Amir also has maned up to the guilt and selfishness of witnessing Hassan’s rape that he had faced most of his life. He got over it by going and getting Hassan's son and bringing him home. Even though he was part of the reason Hassan died, he defeated the man that killed him.
5. I liked it because it was interesting and always making you want to read more. What I didn’t like was in the beginning, it jumped around and got confusing. A connection I had was with Amir because he was always wanting to impress his dad and I do the same thing sometimes. I will try to impress my dad by working on something or do something. Amir would try to impress his dad by winning the kite fight or with his writing. That is my opinion on the novel.
Charles Bruns
1. What is your opinion of Amir at the end of the novel? How has it changed? Be specific.
ReplyDeleteMy opinion of Amir at the end of the novel compared to the beginning hasn't changed at all, much like his overall character. There was very little development for him as a character, and just wasn't generally appealing.
2. Explain the significance of Amir running the kite for Sohrab. What is the symbolic meaning of Amir becoming a "Kite Runner?"
He thinks he found his place in the world. Ran the final kite just like Hassan and he did when they were kids.
3. Would Baba be proud of Amir now? Explain why or why not.
Likely, yes. He finally stood up for something he believed in at the end of the book, and showed some kind of bravery and courage, although fleeting, it was there.
4. In your eyes, does Amir redeem himself? Explain whether he has indeed "become good again."
Amir didn't redeem himself. There was so much more that he could have done in order to be good. He will never truly get over the guilt he experienced through his whole life.
5. What is your opinion of the novel? Explain your likes, dislikes, connections, etc. Be specific.
I wasn't a huge fan of the novel overall. It wasn't an appealing story as I tend to stick to the same genres of books, and this one just isn't something I'm in to in general. The tone of the story wasn't enough to draw me in, as well as the overall message being sort of bland.
1. My opinion on Amir at the end of the novel has completely changed from the beginning of the book. At the beginning of the book, I saw Amir has a child that was scared to stand up for himself and his only friend in the whole world. At the end of the book he was a man that was able to stand up for himself and other people. The biggest part that changed my thought on Amir was when he risked his own life to save Sohrab, who he’d never met in his life. There are other ways Amir regained my respect, but this is the one that stands out the most in my eyes.
ReplyDelete2. The significance of Amir running the kite is because Hassan always ran kites for Amir which showed that Hassan would do anything for Amir. This shows that Amir will do anything for Sohrab, which I think he already proved that when he fought Assef. The purpose of Amir becoming the kite runner is that he will try is hardest and give Sohrab everything he needs to live a good life and be successful.
3. Yes, Baba would be proud of Amir. I say this because when they were younger Baba complained to Rahim Kahn that whenever kids bullied Amir and Hassan, Hassan was the one that stuck up for Amir. Baba just wanted Amir to stand up for himself, and at the end of the book, Amir proved he could stand up for himself and others.
4. Yes, in my eyes Amir has redeemed himself. I say this because almost any parents want their kid to live a better life than they did. Amir is letting Sohrab live a better life than what he had when Amir got him out of Kabul. Another example of Amir redeeming himself and becoming good again would be when He risked his own life because Baba would be proud of what he did.
5. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I personally believe it’s been the best book we’ve read since “Of Mice and Men”. What I really like about it was that there was suspense, some action, a little emotional, and the story it was telling. In the book the only thing I didn’t like was that Hassan died, but I understand he had to for the plot of the story. I wouldn’t make any changes because even the slightest change would change the whole story completely and then it wouldn’t be as good. I made a few connections through the story; one example would be Hassan and Amir’s friendship. I say this because I have a best friend and I hang out with them a lot.
Hugh Molony
1. At the end of the book, I was surprised how far Amir has come with his life. He was a small shy boy that never stood up for himself. He was a coward when he didn’t defend Hassan for the boys that were beating him up. When Amir moved to America, I think it changed him because he became a successful author and published one of his writings. He also got married and she supported him in his decisions. The biggest thing that changed him is when he found out Hassan was his brother and he wanted to save Hassan’s son. Amir wanted to help his nephew because he never stood up for Hassan and this could be a way to repay Hassan. By the end of the book, Amir changed for the good and started caring about his past and how he could make a difference from his past by saving Sohrab.
ReplyDelete2. Amir would run kites for Sohrab because Hassan always ran kites for him. This is ironic because Amir wants to be like Hassan and how he ran kites down when they were younger. Amir is loyal to Sohrab because Amir wouldn’t run kites down if it was anyone else. He is willing to do anything for Sohrab and give him the best life he deserves. Amir found his purpose in life and he was able to be good again by giving Sohrab the best life that he deserves.
3. I believe Baba would be very proud of Amir and all that he has overcome. Baba wanted Amir to be like him when Amir was a child. I think if Baba would of seen what Amir did at the end of the book, he would be very proud of him. He finally stood up for someone and made a difference to Hassan’s son. Amir left his life in America and went back and saved Hassan’s son and gave him a better life.
4. I believe Amir redeemed himself because he life his life in America and went back to his homeland to save Hassan’s son. Amir lived with guilt his whole life and he wanted to make it up to Hassan. He redeemed himself because he made a difference in someone life.
5. The novel overall was enjoyable after the first 6 chapters. It was hard to read the first couple chapters. I enjoyed the end of the book when Amir went back and got Hassan’s kid. My favorite part in this book was when Amir was flying kites with Hassan’s son and Amir would run the kites down.
Michael Droeszler
1. My opinion of Amir hasn’t changed since the beginning of the novel. He’s just like us, a regular person who is trying his best, even if his best isn’t good enough sometimes. He makes decisions that I don’t always agree with, but I understand the reasoning for his choices. When he turned and ran instead of helping Hassan, I wasn’t fond of Amir, but I didn’t hate him. He was scared, just a child facing an issue that should never ever happen to any person. I think he redeemed himself for this mistake, though, as he did all he could to save Sohrab later in life. Amir, much like everyone else, makes mistakes but tries to fix them later in life if he is able.
ReplyDelete2. The importance of Amir running Sohrab’s kite is to show that the circle has come around. Way back when, Hassan used to do this very same job for Amir because he was a trusted and loving friend. Amir didn’t reciprocate this feeling, usually thinking Hassan as a lesser rather than an equal. Now that he is older, though, he has matured and is able to see the reality of life. He decides to become this very same thing for Sohrab, a trusted and loving friend who is willing to do anything for the person holding the kite.
3. I think Baba would be proud of Amir. He would be disappointed by the decision Amir made as a child, but he would’ve been able to see past that after what Amir did for Sohrab. He would’ve been happy to have been proven wrong about his son, that Amir did have Baba’s determination and fight in him all along, he just needed a push. Baba always wanted his son to be a real man, to protect himself and others if the time ever called for it. Amir had disappointed Baba most of his childhood by being a coward, but now, he has proven that he isn’t a weakling. He’s shown the world that he is willing to stand up to others and to aid those that really need it. In Baba’s eyes, he would’ve seen his son finally maturing and becoming a real man, the only thing he really wanted from the boy all along.
4. Amir has gone far and beyond in redeeming himself. He was just a child who made foolish decisions which had been affecting him his entire life. He turned away and ran instead of helping Hassan, he framed Hassan for a crime that the boy didn’t commit. Someone who thinks rationally, an adult, probably wouldn’t commit such actions. Amir screwed up and it stuck with him his entire life. Eventually, though, he redeemed himself. He was able to make up for those past actions by stepping up to save Hassan’s child. He didn’t turn away and run, he fought tooth and nail for the young boy. Amir was never a bad person, he just made mistakes like any other regular guy, but he definitely did something that not many would’ve. He returned to Afghanistan, faced the Taliban, and saved his nephew. He even went on to adopt the boy and raise him as his own. Amir is a good person, no matter what had happened in his past.
Colson Cruciani
5. I enjoyed this novel, probably one of my favorites. I thought the characters had good arcs and the development was evenly paced. The story never felt rushed or out of place, most of it was fairly grounded and pretty realistic. I thought the author did an amazing job writing it, using a fair amount of detail and description, never going overboard or lacking. I was able to connect with most of the main characters in some sort of way, see the world through their eyes. I know what it is like to be kind and respectful like Hassan. I understand how hard it can be to impress someone like Baba, but everything you do seems to fall short. I’ve had moments where I had to be loyal like Khan and keep secrets for the better of others. I can even relate to Baba. I too know what its like to be disappointed in someone and watch their failed attempts at redemption, that painful guilt of wishing that you could be proud of them when there is no reason to be. The story was amazing, and even the parts that may have struck me in the wrong way—the rape scene, Kamal’s implied rape, Kamal’s death, etc.—still seemed as if they belonged in the story. Even when horrible events were occurring, I couldn’t imagine the book without them. The only thing that seems as if it is missing is the ending. I understand that the story is realistic and that some endings are never truly resolved, but I firmly believe that Sohrab would’ve recovered with just a little more time. I wish that there was more to the ending, more time, so that the reader could see if the boy would ever return to normal. To see if Amir and Soraya were ever able to be happy with the child they had gotten, or if Sohrab was happy with the new parents he was offered.
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1. During the whole book I didn’t think Amir was a very good person but a lot of people think like him in todays world. I think at the end of the book Amir really came forward and stepped up like he should had done many times before that. For what he didn’t do when was younger I think he made up for when he finally knew what life was about and what he needed to do. For example taking Sohrab into his hands like he should had.
ReplyDelete2. This kite running part was basically Amir running in Hassan’s footsteps instead of Hassan running for the kite like he used to be following and listening to Amir and do anything for him. It is now Amir’s turn to do the same for Sohrab and do anything for him.
3. I think that if Baba knew what Amir say and did he would had made him save Sohrab. I think that at the end since Baba didn’t know what happen he is happy with what he did. Again I think that if Baba knew what Amir say no matter what I don’t think Baba would had been happy with Amir.
4. I didn’t mind the book to me it was boring I was not interested in it. The writing itself was good but it wasn’t my style of book and I couldn’t keep my eyes awake while reading it. I didn’t like how things were so like terrible such as the rape and other stuff. I did like how Amir changed over time and did what he needed to do. I could connect with the book a little but like I said there were a lot of terrible things happening and I’m glad I cant connect to that but some relationships I could make a connection with.
Jessica Kremer
1. I think Amir is coward because he didn't stand for Hassan when Assef was beating him up and the only thing Amir did he just stood there looking at how he was getting beat up.
ReplyDelete2. The significance is Amir is the kite runner because he is trying to help Sohrab like he did with Hassan when they were young.
3. I think Baba would be proud of Amir because he help or he took care of Hassan's son, Sohrab. he would be proud of him.
4. No he did not redeem himself because is to late because when he wanted to help Hassan it was to late whne he went back to Kabul.
5. At first the book was a little boring but once i read more it got more interesting. I think is a good book.
1) My opinion of Amir at the end of the novel has changed drastically form the beginning of the novel. In the beginning of the novel, Amir and Hassan are best friends that hang out all the time. At many points in the beginning of the novel, Amir is faced with situations which cause him to back down. When Amir backs down Hassan is forced to step up and take the beating. In the beginning of the novel, my opinion of Amir is that he is a coward. Although at the end of the novel, my opinion changes completely. Near the end of the novel; Amir is faced with another situation that would have made him back down, but this time he doesn’t. Amir is tasked with rescuing a little Hazara boy who was the son of Hassan. Amir feels he needs to do this in order to redeem himself. When Amir does this my opinion of him changes and makes me look at him as a courageous person.
ReplyDelete2) Amir running the kite for Sohrab is very significant because it happened many years prior with Amir and Hassan. In the beginning of the novel Amir and Hassan participated in a kite fighting tournament. Amir and Hassan were one of the last teams left and Amir managed to cut their opponents kite down. As the opponent's kite was falling from the sky, Hassan to Amir he will run the kite for him. This is very significant because Hassan would do anything to please Amir, which is why Amir ran the kite for Sohrab. Amir was also grateful to run the kite for Sohrab because it made him feel good about himself. In my opinion, the symbolic meaning of a kite runner is someone who is grateful or someone who would do anything for the kite flyer. In the case of this novel Amir was grateful to run the kite for Sohrab and Hassan was grateful to run the kite for Amir.
3) Baba would be very proud of Amir because of the man he has now become. In the beginning of the novel, Amir did not receive much attention from Baba and felt very unimportant to him. By the end of the novel, Amir is given the chance to redeem himself by rescuing a little Hazara boy, named Sohrab, who would have meant a lot to Baba. Baba would be very proud of Amir because he finally stood up for himself instead of being a coward.
4) In my eyes, Amir does not fully redeem himself. During Amir’s childhood, Hassan has done many things to help Amir. Hassan takes the beating from bullies and helps Amir with whatever he needs. Hassan has done countless acts of good for Amir during their childhood. Although Hassan has done countless acts of good, Amir does not attempt to repay the favor until later in his life. Later in the novel, Amir returns to Afghanistan after Rahim calls and share the news of his bad health. After meeting with Rahim, Amir decides he must rescue a boy from Kabul named Sohrab which is Hassan’s son. Amir realizes he needs to do this in order to redeem himself. Although Amir rescues Sohrab, I do not believe Amir fully redeemed himself. I don’t think Amir fully redeemed himself because Hassan’s good acts outweigh Amir’s one good act.
5)Overall, I think book was pretty good. At first, I did not like the novel, and I did not want to read it. The beginning of the novel moved to slow and there was not much action.One thing I liked in the beginning of the novel was how much time Hassan and Amir spent together. I liked this about the beginning of the novel because I could connect to the relationship between Amir and Hassan. As the book progressed, I got more interested in the novel and began to enjoy reading it. One thing I liked about the last half of the novel was the adventure Amir had to go on in order to save Sohrab.
Wyatt Lynch
1. My opinion on Amir from the beginning of the novel to the end has changes dramatically. In the beginning of the novel I believe that Amir was jealous and envois of the attention his father shows to Hassan compared to Amir and he was a coward. I believe this because at the beginning of the novel Amir doesn’t stop the rape that happens with Hassan in chapter six. The at the end of the novel his personality changes for the better when he finally shows that he cares and can be a man for his family. He shows this by trying to find Sohrab at the orphanage, when he just found out it was his nephew. I think this shows that he changed because in the novel at the beginning I was unsure and didn’t know what the outcome would be compared to the end when I figured out what really happened.
ReplyDelete2.Amir running after the kite for Sohrab showed that Amir finally found what he was supposed to do. Hassan used to always be the one running after the kite and now its Amir showing how his personality has changed realizing he can be the one to do the right thing, and “be good again.” The symbolic meaning of him running after it shows how he finally got his purpose in life and realized how to be a true man in the family.
3.I think now compared to before Baba would be very proud of Amir. I believe this because Baba always wanted Amir to stand up for others and be a family man, much like Hassan. Now in the story Amir is doing just that and helping Sohrab and find his long lost family. Amir is now proud of himself and knows how to stand up for others and not let people hurt who he loves.
4.In my eyes Amir does redeem himself throughout the end of the book. I believe this because even though he could have stopped many things that happened in the past, but didn’t he tried to face his fears and make Baba proud and find Sohrab. I think he has finally “became good again” because when someone sees how Amir has changed and followed his life legacy from the beginning to the end, he can see how good he finally has become.
5.My opinion of the novel is that overall I think it was a good book. At first I kind of had multiple thoughts thinking to myself if this was going to be a good book. Then as the book progressed, I finally got into the reading and made it hard to put the book down. Through out the book there wasn’t many things I didn’t like, besides the jumping around of the whole book. The connections I made through out the novel was very off and on, meaning I thought I connected with Amir and Baba with the father-son connection between my mom and I but then I felt it kind of changed.
At the beginning of the book Amir was a coward. Always needing someone else to stand up for him. I wasn’t a huge fan of Amir in his early years. By the end of the book he had grown so much. Finally standing up for what is right, and he did this through helping Sohrab.
ReplyDeleteIt shows loyalty to someone. That is what Hassan did for Amir so it now shows how Amir will be loyal to Sohrab.
Yes. Baba would be very proud of Amir now. Amir is finally standing up and doing what is right.
Yes, I do believe that Amir has redeemed himself. He didn’t have to help Sohrab, but he chose to. Again, he chose to do the right thing.
I really enjoyed the book. I think it was good to see what it was like for them back in the time period. I also enjoyed seeing how Amir grew throughout the book. Seeing him as a young kid and then a grow man doing the right thing.
-Izzy s.
1. By the novel I was glad with how far Amir had come and how his life turned out. As a child, Amir was a fragile boy who wasn’t self reliant. Amir was dependent on Hassan for standing up to things that challenged him. Amir’s life in the Middle East was too sheltered and easy. This changed when he moved to America and became a successful author. He also met Soraya and married her. Amir could’ve let Sohrab be, he could’ve done nothing about it but he did. Deep down Amir knew that he had to rescue Sohrab to make it right with Hassan. By the end of the novel Amir was a different person, but for the better.
ReplyDelete2. The symbolic act of Amir running the kite for Sohrab was a good ending to the novel. Hassan would run down the kites for Amir, now Amir is able to run down a kite for Hassan’s son. This is nice because in a way this shows that Amir finds closure for what he had done to Hassan.
3. Baba would definitely be proud of Amir at this point. Baba wanted Amir to be a respectable man, and that’s what he became. Even though it took Amir a long time to do so, he built the courage to do right. If Baba knew what Amir went through to save Sohrab, he’d be extremely happy with him.
4. I believe that Amir did redeem himself. Even though he was the cause for most of his problems, he did the right thing and saved Sohrab. He realized that the only thing he could do to make things right at this point was to rescue Sohrab. Amir also came to appreciate having Sohrab around and tried to do the best for him. Amir and Soraya weren’t able to have kids, and in a way they have a child now. It took a long time until Amir was able to get Sohrab to show any emotion. He eventually did so by flying a kite with Sohrab.
5. Overall this novel was decent to me. It had some surprises, it was emotional at times, and had some action. I also liked it because it was realistic and not far fetched. There wasn’t much that I would’ve wanted to change about the book. Every part of the story made sense and was necessary for the storyline. This book was definitely different and was not exactly what I was expecting it to be. I would’ve preferred a different ending where we would have seen Sohrab grow up a little more and see how he turned out.
1. I really am proud of Amir at the end of the novel, I think he has become a great man. Baba would be very proud of him and he is honestly a better man than Baba is as well. The biggest change I’ve seen in Amir is his maturity, he has matured so much and sticks up for himself and Sohrab. Another change I’ve seen in Amir is his bravery and the way he treats Sohrab like a son, just as Baba did to Hassan.
ReplyDelete2. The significance of Amir running down the kite for Sohrab is because Hassan used to be Amir’s Kite runner and now Amir is Sohrab’s. The symbolic meaning in my opinion is Amir running towards Hassan and trying to be like Hassan was. He’s running the kite for his son just as Hassan did for Amir.
3. I believe Baba would be very proud of Amir because he is married and he is a published writer and he makes ammese with Hassan by going to save Sohrab. He proved Baba wrong by sticking up for himself and standing up for Sohrab.
4. I do believe that Hassan has redeemed himself because he is no longer going to feel guilty about leaving Hassan and ratting him out. Amir needed to save Sohrab so he could finally make things right with Hassan.
5. I really liked the novel because it had such a happy ending. The one thing I disliked is that Hassan dies, the novel would be better if Amir brough Hassan back with him to America. A strong connection I made with this novel is the relationship between Amir and Baba. Throughout the novel Amir wants nothing more than to make his father proud, just as it is in any culture anywhere in the world. Fathers always want their kids to be like them, but ultimately just want them to become a good man and succeed. Amir figures that out at the end and figorives his father and Baba is able to die happy.
1.My opinion on Amir hasn’t changed. I always thought that he was just a small boy who had a dream and a father who wished against that dream,but deep down he knew his father supported whatever he did and this helped him achieve those dreams.
ReplyDelete2.This brings back memories for Amir, like when he and Hassan won the kite race and how proud his father was. I think the meaning of Amir becoming a kite runner is that he knows that Hassan is very proud of what he is teaching his son.
3.Yes i think baba would be proud of amir, for amir becoming a writer but also for going back to kabul to rescue sohrab, i think baba feels like he raised his son right for putting family first no matter what.
4.I think he redeemed himself when he rescued sohrab from kabul, this for sure is what redeemed he even brought him back to the us with him even though he and his wife have to go through a tough process for sohrab to be considered a legal us citizen.
5.My opinion on this novel is it had a lot of action but i wish the author wouldn't have killed off hassan the way they did or for that matter at all.
1. My opinion hasn’t changed much about Amir because at the beginning of the novel I still thought he would mature and be a good person which is exactly what he did in my opinion. I think that he changed drastically from the beginning of the novel to the end, though. At the beginning of the book he was a coward but as the book went on you could see him slowly change. By the end, he redeems himself as much as he possibly can by taking in Hassan’s son as his own. While he will still probably carry the guilt around, I think he did as much as he could to get rid of it.
ReplyDelete2. Amir always thought that Hassan was better than him and Hassan was Amir’s kite runner. Amir thinks of himself as a terrible person and wants to be like Hassan. At the end of the book, Amir is the kite runner for Hassan’s son which is so significant because it shows that Amir has finally changed for the better.
3. Yes I think Baba would be proud of him. He has turned into a good and successful man. I think deep down that is all that Baba wanted for him. He wanted him to be able to defend himself and not back down from challenges and I think by the end of the book it is safe to say that he passed that aspect. He now has a wife and adopted Hassan’s son which Baba would also approve of.
4. Yes, I think Amir has redeemed himself. He did the most he could to make up for his mistakes he made as a kid by raising Hassan’s kid. He went through a lot to be able to get to raise his kid, whether it was getting beat up by Amir or trying to find a way to get him into the country.
5. Overall, I really enjoyed the book. There was many cliffhangers and things you wouldn’t expect. It always made you want to read more which I really liked. The one thing I disliked about it, was that there was a lot that was hard to understand because of it being in the middle east. But other than that, I can’t think of anything I disliked about the book.