Redwood City Reads

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Discussion Question One

1. The novel begins with Amir's memory of peering down an alley, looking for Hassan who is kite running for him. As Amir peers into the alley, he witnesses a tragedy. The novel ends with Amir kite running for Hassan's son, Sohrab, as he begins a new life with Amir in America. Why do you think the author chooses to frame the novel with these scenes? Refer to the following passage: "Afghans like to say: Life goes on, unmindful of beginning, end...crisis or catharsis, moving forward like a slow, dusty caravan of kochis [nomads]." How is this significant to the framing of the novel? - Penguin Group USA Copyright © 2006

1 Comments:

At 4:29 PM, Blogger Kathy Schrenk said...

Question about the questions: Are these questions designed to be "discussed" as you are reading the book? If so, is it possible to suggest what chapter in the novel you should be at when you read and consider the questions?

 

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