The Kite Runner analysis questions
1. What does Amir say about clichés? Why does Amir use the cliché about “an elephant in the room” to describe his meeting with Rahim Khan? (p.207)
2. In chapter 18, Amir finds out that both Hassan and his wife were shot by the Taliban trying to protect Baba’s house, orphaning their son. Rahim tell Amir it is his job to find Sohrab in Afghanistan and take him to Pakistan. What is Amir’s reaction? Do you think Rahim’s dying wish is unfair? Why or why not?
1. What does Amir say about clichés? Why does Amir use the cliché about “an elephant in the room” to describe his meeting with Rahim Khan? (p.207)
2. In chapter 18, Amir finds out that both Hassan and his wife were shot by the Taliban trying to protect Baba’s house, orphaning their son. Rahim tell Amir it is his job to find Sohrab in Afghanistan and take him to Pakistan. What is Amir’s reaction? Do you think Rahim’s dying wish is unfair? Why or why not?
Questions due: Tuesday, Feb. 18 for block