1. Warming up with crossing the threshold
- What might the blue pill symbolize?
- What might the red pill symbolize?
- Close reading a screenshot
- What is Amir's red pill? Blue pill?
- Which path does Amir choose, and why is this important to his development as a hero? In other words, in choosing to answer Rahim Kahn's call to adventure, what does Amir have to lose? What does he have to gain? What do we hope he learns about himself?
2. Enjoying The Kite Runner Fishbowl #4: Chapters 17 and 18
3. Wrapping up
HW:
1. Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow as well as your Kite Runner book and annotations.
2. Our vocabulary quiz over the first ten Kite Runner words in Quizlet has been postponed until next Wednesday.
(No IXL this week.)
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ReplyDeleteDo you think if Amir stood up for Hassan in the ally Hassan would still be alive today? How else do you think that could have changed the story?
ReplyDeleteI think the result wouldn't have been changed because the Taliban had nothing to do with the rape.
Deletei think it would have changed the whole out look of the story, i don't know if it would have stopped him from dying do you think if Amir stood up for him Amir could be the one dead?
DeleteI think Hassan would be alive today because he never would have been separated from Amir and would have gone to America with him. There wouldn't really be a story either if Amir made a different choice in the alley because he wouldn't have gone through any of the struggles he went through.
DeleteThe story could of changed in many ways. They would have not thrown the party for Amir, there would be more controversy, and Assef would have a bigger role in the story up to present day as well.
DeleteI dont think if he had stood up for him it would have changed whether or not he is still alive however the story would have changed because they would have had a better relationship
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DeleteI think if Amir would have intercepted the rape then hassan would still be alive because if Amir would have helped Hassan then they would probably still be friends meaning that Amir and Baba would probably have not moved to America.
DeleteI think it could have brought them closer but since Amir and his dad moved to America and Hassan stayed it could have happened in any situation.
DeleteI agree with Amanda. I think that if Amir stopped the rape or did something about it, he wouldn't have felt guilty and drove them out, meaning Ali and Hassan would have moved to America with them.
DeleteI think that if Amir even woulda gotten him help after the event hed still be alive. I think that Amir problaby wouldnt of been to much help in the moment... But after that event if he had even told his dad what happened I dont think Ali and Hassan woulda left..
Deletei do think that hassan would still be alive if amir did that and if that happened the story would be changed a lot because amir would have never had a reason to lose hassan and the story would have never gone the way that it did - Jaden Marshall
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because if Amir saved him from being raped then he also would not have planted fake evidence to frame Hassan for stealing. And Baba confronting Hassan about stealing was pushing Hassan of his life.
DeleteIf you were in Amir's position during Hassan's death, how would you cope with the regret, and what changes would you have made in the past to prevent it?
ReplyDeleteI would have stopped the rape from ever happening in th first place and if i came to this point where hassan dies and i did everything that amir did then it would be extremely hard to cope
DeleteI would cope with the regret by trying to help out Rahim and get the baby from Kabul
DeleteI think that in the past would depend how I would cope with the regret I think that he is feeling a lot of regret just because he wasn't very nice to Hassan a lot of the time I think if he had helped in the ally or at least hadn't been so mean to him in the past it would be a lot easier for him to cope
DeleteHonestly i'm not to sure if I would be able to cope with something like that personally. Thats a huge huge burden on your shoulders thatd you'd have for your whole life.. I would of made it up to him when we were younger by going after Assef for sure...
DeleteIf Amir knew Hassan and him were brothers do you think that their connection would be different and that Amir would've stood up for him in the beginning as opposed to running away?
ReplyDeleteI don't think Amir's actions would have changed because they already acted like brothers without knowing that information.
DeleteAmir definitely would have stood up for Hassan if he knew they were brothers because when Amir was watching Hassan in the alley, the thought that went through his mind was that Hassan was just a Hazara, and it wasn't worth it to stand up for a Hazara.
DeleteI do think their connection would be stronger because it mentioned that Amir didn't even think of Hassan as a friend, and only spent time with him when no one was around.
DeleteYes, I do think it would have been different because I think that Amir always thought of Hassan as someone that was lesser than him and I think if he had known that they where brothers they would have had a different connection and would have helped him more
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ReplyDeleteThank you Aidan, very cool!
DeleteOn page 224 Amir stormed out of Rahim Khan's house and got a cup of tea. Amir kept on thinking about his whole life is a lie and now realizing how near Hassan was to Babas heart because they were family. With this realization I believe that this will make Amir think he needs to do something to make up for all the mistakes he made with Hassan (even though Hassan is dead) and I think this will launch Amir into a new part of the story.
Delete"I fear death, but because my wife has a husband and my son is not an orphan (page 216)" This quote shows how much risk Amir is taking to save his nephew. Amir is leaving behind his wife and his son at the risk of dying to save his nephew, this shows the courage that Amir is finally gaining. One question I have is; Is Amir's heroic actions fueled by his own bravery or his childhood guilt?
ReplyDeleteI wonder that question too. I feel like because of his past actions, the way he acted could have reflected on the way he acts in the future. I don't think he would go through with saving Sohrab if he hadn't felt the need to make it up to Hassan.
DeleteChildhood guilt I would say personally. But also for sure some bravery. He has kind of grown as a character in many different ways but I would say the main reason was the Guilt he had been hiding for years and years.
DeleteAmir gets a letter from Rahim Khan about returning to Kabul to save a kid from the troubles of that place. Do you think that Amir will have empathy and get the kid? or will he be to worried about himself. Why?
ReplyDeleteI feel like Amir will want to have the kid because he feels guilty for what he did to Hassan and he wants to help his kid grow into a great man just as his father was.
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I think he will end up getting the kid because of regret and also because he is his nephew but will also be worried about himself because like he said Kabul is a dangerous place.
DeleteAmir is afraid to go back to his home country, but I think that he will be able to look past his fear to save the child and make sure he has a good life.
DeleteI think he has no choice... Its the least he could do after everything hes caused for Hassan and maybe even the boy himself in a way....
Delete"Now everyone in that room is dead or dying. Except for me." (page 219)
ReplyDeleteAmir probably feels extremely guilty that he is the only one left because of what he did to Hassan, Ali, and Baba as a child.
I agree with this. Amir is realizing he shouldn't have acted the way he had in the past because he never got a chance to make it up to Hassan.
DeleteI agree, I think he is thinking that he should have done some stuff differently in the past such as what happened in the ally with Hassan
DeleteI agree with this because he could've probably changed the whole outcome by just doing the one thing different and not allowing Hassan to be raped
DeleteI agree with this because Amir had the power to make everything better with Hassan by apologizing or not pummeling him with pomegranates.
DeleteI agree with this because through his whole life nobody that is dead or dying now has never really wronged him and so now he is the only one really left and he for sure feels guilty
DeleteI agree with this because I feel like Amir is really guilty because of the way he left things with all of them.
DeleteAmir is overlooking his sins and is mad that his family lied to him for so long. On page 222 it says, "All of you, you bunch of lying god***n b******s!"This quote is showing how mad he is that he didn't know Hassan was his brother for so long.
ReplyDeleteI think he is just acting defensive because he still has guilt from all those years ago.
DeleteI think that he acted that way because he realized that Hassan wasn't less than him and actually just like him and that before Hassan just let him be mean to him but now he feels like he was just really nice and feels guilty for that
DeleteDo you think Amir could have done anything to save Hassan?
ReplyDeletethe only thing amir could have done is helped hassan out in the past when he was getting raped
DeleteI dont think he should blame the death on himself because he did mostly what he thought was right
DeleteNo, I think that Hassan's destiny was set up from the beginning of the story.
DeleteIf Ali still worked for Baba, they would have probably moved to America with them and this wouldn't have happened. In other words, If Amir didn't drive Hassan and Ali out then this probably wouldn't have happened.
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ReplyDeleteI think that they would have still moved to America, because they moved to escape the danger. I just think that if Ali was still working for Baba, Ali and Hassan would have came to America with them.
DeleteOn Page 221 Rahim Khan said, "I think we both know why is has to be you, don't we?" this is him talking about how he wants Amir to go to Kabul and take in Hassan's son, Sohrab. I think this will be like crossing the threshold because Amir is facing the fact that his friend is dead and that he really should take in Hassan's orphaned son. This is important because Amir will start to be a better person overall.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with this statement. I believe that Amir will take in Sohrab because all of the guilt he has left in him so he will try to make up for it.
DeleteWill the conversation that Amir had with Rahim Khan lead Amir to finally begin fighting for himself? (pg. 221) Will he end up going into Kabul to face the horrors of his childhood?
ReplyDeleteYes, I think that you just predicted the ending of the book or at least the upcoming chapters.
Deletesince hassan and amir are brothers now and they were different he was a hazara and amir was pashtun do you think if the kids that beat him up in the ally would have known he was pashtun it would've changed the entire outcome of the story maybe he'd still be alive?
ReplyDeleteI don't think it would have changed the fact that the kids beat Hassan up in the alley because I think that was mainly because Hassan was the only kid that fought back by using his slingshot and those kids really wanted to show they had power over him.
DeleteIf Hassan and Amir knew they were brothers, Assef would have never done that to Hassan because he wouldn't be a Hazara. If the rape wouldn't have happened then Amir wouldn't have tried to get Hassan to leave and they would still be in touch.
DeleteI think that if the news was public, then Hassan would not have been beat up because then the bullies would not really have a reason to beat Hassan up.
DeleteI disagree with all of you guys when you say that if Amir had stepped in during Hassan's rape than everything would have changed because although, Hassan and Amir would have still been friends that didn't have anything to do with the Taliban coming and forcing people to leave for their own sake.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with you because Amir would've felt less guilty if he made things right with Hassan
DeleteIf he stopped the rape, then Ali and Hassan would probably still be working for Baba so they would have moved to America with Baba and Amir meaning that the incident with Hassan and the Taliban wouldn't have happened.
DeleteI agree, the TAliban had nothing to do with Amir and Hassan's past, if something would have changed between Amir and Hassan only if Hassan had left with them to America then Hassan wouldn't have died. But it could have happened to anyone since the Taliban took over.
DeleteOlivia, when you say probably I am hesitant to change my mind. do you have any facts or proof that Hassan and Ali would have embarked in Amir and Baba's journey?
DeleteI disagree because if Hassan and Ali didn't move away they most likely would have moved to america with Amir and Baba.
DeleteAs Baba's servant, and for the safety of themselves, I think it is a good inference to think that Ali and Hassan would have moved to America With them.
DeleteCould Baba's disappointment in Amir during his childhood been due to jealousy? Could Baba have felt that Amir was a smarter, kinder person than he would ever be? On page 225, Amir refers to Baba's comments about lying and theft. Did Baba feel guilty because of his lie?
ReplyDeleteI think Baba wished he had some of the talents Amir has but never wanted to admit it so instead he brought him down to make himself better.
DeleteDo you think that Amir will be motivated to be a better person after Rahim Khan, a man who sided with him more than his father ever did, agreed with Baba about how how he grew up to stand up for nothing? (page 221)
ReplyDeleteRahim was the father figure in Amir's life and I believe he has always been a role model for him. So Rahim saying that about Amir definitely would motivate him.
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DeleteWhat does this have to do with Amir?
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DeleteIf Amir found out that they were brothers, would he have still hated him? Would he have stopped the rape.
ReplyDeleteI do not think so because Amir thought of Hassan as a friend and being a brother probably would not have changed a thing.
DeleteIt depends on what Amir was thinking, even if he knew that they were brothers he might not have had enough courage to stop or even get help during what happened to Hassan. He might have done something after which would have maybe brought them closer.
Deletei feel like if he knew they were brothers he would have found a way to resolve every problem in a better way and maybe have been more entitled to save hassan
DeleteI feel like if Amir and Hassan knew they were brothers then Amir would actually tell someone about it rather than try to interfere with the rape.
DeleteI feel like Amir would stop it because he wouldn't want to tarnish his family name by not standing up for his own brother.
DeleteI do not think that Amir knowing that Hassan was his brother would have changed his action. He still would not have known how to handle the situation.
Delete"Come. There is a way to be good again." (page 192) While we have heard this statement throughout the book, did any of you expect it to be with Hassan's son and not Hassan directly?
ReplyDeleteI personally had no idea that if Hassan had a family, they would be added to the plotline. I thought that if Hassan had a family then the author would mention that to show how much time has passed and things have changed, but not to add to the plotline for Amir to be good again.
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DeleteThat is a good question, I think it was probably both.
DeleteWhy would Amir take Sohrab to the Caldwells when he could and should take him in himself? He is Sohrabs uncle and the only relative he has left.
ReplyDeleteamir should take Sohrab because it would be a pay back for all that hassan has done for amir. it would be so helpful and the faith that hassan has in amir would fulfill a dying wish.
DeleteIf Amir had been the one to run the kite, would Hassan stand up for him?
ReplyDeletei think hassan would have stood up for amir no matter what
DeleteI think Hassan would have definitely stood up for Amir because he had done it many times before.
DeleteI believe Hassan would do anything for Amir no matter the circumstance.
DeleteI think Hassan would have because Hassan always stood up for Amir when he would be playing with the neighborhood boys.
DeleteI agree i feel like Hassan would have stood up if amir was the one kite running because hassan had to be loyal to amir and because they were friends.
DeleteOn page 223 Amir says, "Im 38 years old and just found out my whole life is one big f*****g lie" How would you feel if you were Amir? After everything that happened between Amir and Hassan how do you think Amir feels and what would he have done differently?
ReplyDeleteamir definitely feels horrible and wishes he had done something to save hassan
DeleteI think Amir feels like he should take full responsibility for what happened with Hassan even though in reality I believe that nothing Amir could have done would have changed what happened.
DeleteI agree. I think Amir is filled with so much guilt that he's angry that he didn't try to fix everything sooner
DeleteI also think that he is angry that he did not do anything to help and that is the cause of all of his quilt.
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