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by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner is Khaled Hosseini's first novel. He was a practicing physician until shortly after the book's release and has now devoted himself to being an author and activist. The story of The Kite Runner is fictional, but it is rooted in real political and historical events ranging from the…

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How do the political changes affect Amir, Baba, Rahim and Hassan? Provide specific examples for each included in the novel.
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the connection between the title and the story
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 09, 2012 3:06 PM
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Why does Amir say that the last time he sacrificed for Baba he damned himself?
Posted by kevondria j #249141
Last updated by: Aslan on May 08, 2012 11:20 AM
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Amir _____ during the Afghan New Year's Day celebration.
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 08, 2012 10:01 AM
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why do Amir and Sohrab travel to Islamabad?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 06, 2012 4:47 PM
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How is Amir similar to Assef?In what ways or situation are they similar?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 06, 2012 4:44 PM
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what is the significance of the letter Rahim Khan wrote to Amir before he leaves Peshawar?
Posted by dera e #248583
Last updated by: Aslan on May 06, 2012 4:38 PM
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what was the significance of the dream Amir had in the hospital about Baba wrestling the bear, and it turned out to be him?
Posted by dera e #248583
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 06, 2012 4:00 PM
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what did Baba teach his son Amir, Before Baba died?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 03, 2012 1:19 PM
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The one setting in The Kite Runner in which Amir can forget how he has betrayed Hassan is?
Posted by maria o #247515
Last updated by: Aslan on May 01, 2012 9:35 PM
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what tragedies has farid suffered, and why does he still maintain his ancient prejudices
Posted by sydney p #247181
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 30, 2012 11:20 PM
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Why do AMir and Hassan react differently to the story of Rostam and Sohrab?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 30, 2012 10:24 PM
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How is the story of Rostam and Sohrab an allegory for Baba and Amir's relationship?
Posted by jessica r #241221
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 9:24 PM
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How much time has passed since Chapter 13?? WHy does Hosseini juxtapose the images of a man playing football with his son and a pair of kites flying in the park??
Posted by jessica r #241221
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 8:02 PM
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Why does Amir really invite Hassan to the hill before he throws pomegranates at Hassan?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:58 PM
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Hassan and his wife make a huge decision in chapter 16. What is it?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:54 PM
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What is significant about the pomegranates growing on the hill?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:53 PM
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What is STRANGE about Amir's vision of himself and his father meeting in the same way as Rostam and Sohrab?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:52 PM
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Why does Zaman not want to admit that he knew Sohrab when answering the door at the orphanage?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:51 PM
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WHy did everyone lie to Amir and Hassan about their upbringing??
Posted by jessica r #241221
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:50 PM
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What is the significance of the television show that is on when Amir and Sohrab return from their picnic?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:49 PM
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List some of the injuries that Amir has?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:47 PM
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Why does Amir ask Mr. Andrews if he has children; AND what is the outcome of the question?
Posted by jessica r #241221
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:45 PM
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What does Amir's dream of Baba fighting the bear mean??
Posted by jessica r #241221
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:43 PM
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When Amir says, "There are a lot of children in Afghanistan, but little childhood," how does it relate to Sohrab?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 30, 2012 7:41 PM
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