The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini- Reader Response for Chpt. 6-10

As Amir's story progresses, we see that the relationships he has with others becomes progressively more complex or layered with emotional conflict. Choose a scene from one of these chapters that you feel reveals the complexity of one or more of these relationships, and explain why you feel it captures the essence of the Amir's experience.

***Note: This post went up later than expected, and after spending a half hour reading all of the responses for Chpt. 1-5 responses, I am realizing that you will not be able to respond to this in a timely fashion, unless you stay up for half the night:) Therefore, I am extending the deadline for Chpt. 6-10 responses to midnight tomorrow (Wednesday, 4/28). I would prefer thoughtful responses to those that will be rushed. Have a good night, and great work on yesterday's blog assignment! I enjoyed reading your thoughts!!!

Adam G. response 1

Amirs environment around him seems to have a very large impact on the way he feels and acts around his freinds and family. He seems to see Hassan as his brother and treats him like one or as a best freind but when it comes down to him thinking about it he always brings up that he is a Hazzara and that hes a Shia not a sunni like he is. I feel that it has created an almost racist side to him. But I also feel that he realizes that becuase of the description of how they grew up together. I do not think that Amir should be concerned that his father senses something missing in him in terms of that he himself will not turn out ok but that him and his fathers relationship may be impacted by it in the end.

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Reader Response for Chpt. 1 -5:

Using The Kite Runner as the basis of your response, please explain how the history and culture of Afghanistan has a direct impact on the relationships Amir has with those around him. What are your impressions of these relationships and what kind of a person is Amir? His father seems to have some concerns about "something missing" in him. Should he be concerned, and why or why not?