Points and Methods

• What is the main ethnic divide discussed in The Kite Runner?

  The ethnic divide between Pashtun and Hazara people
• How does Khaled Hosseini present the rape in The Kite Runner?

  As a significant action and turning point that is racially motivated
• What does Ali's backstory represent in The Kite Runner?

  Injustice and the massacre of Hazara people at Mazar-i-Sharif
• How are ethnicity and class portrayed in Afghanistan according to The Kite Runner?

  They seem to be inseparable
• Who are the representative characters in the household of The Kite Runner?

  • Amir and Baba
  • Ali and Hassan
• What role does the history book and teacher play in The Kite Runner?

  They represent authority and the discovery of truth
• What does Hassan's dialogue when confronting Assef reveal about his character?

  He defends his master more than himself, showing loyalty
• How does conditioning within an ethnic hierarchy affect individuals in The Kite Runner?

  It can be powerful and debilitating
• What is notable about Amir's narrative voice in The Kite Runner?

  It has a confessional retrospective tone
• How is Ali characterized in relation to Amir in The Kite Runner?

  He is afraid to discipline Amir
• What does Hassan's death represent in The Kite Runner?

  His loyalty as he dies defending Baba's house
• How are father figures portrayed in The Kite Runner?

  They can be damagingly unaffectionate and unsupportive
• What does Amir's dream about his father signify in The Kite Runner?

  It reflects his processing of their relationship and Baba's hypocrisy
• How does Baba contrast with Rahim Khan in The Kite Runner?

  Baba is more authoritarian, while Rahim Khan is supportive
• What societal issues do women face in The Kite Runner?

  They are subject to unfair stereotyping and cultural norms
• How is Soraya portrayed in The Kite Runner?

  As a representative character and mouthpiece for women's experiences
• What does the silencing of Kameela Taheri represent in The Kite Runner?

  A parallel to Soraya and other women's experiences
• How is Sanaubar's character developed in The Kite Runner?

  She is attacked and mutilated, highlighting societal issues
• What is the impact of regime change and instability on society in The Kite Runner?

  Those living under such conditions always suffer the consequences
• How are representative victims portrayed in The Kite Runner?

  Through moral dilemmas in the voice of Amir, who is safe and privileged
• What historical events are referenced through Rahim Khan in The Kite Runner?

  The cheering of the Taliban by Afghan people and the deaths of Farzana and Hassan
• How is the Taliban's rule depicted in The Kite Runner?

  As corrupt and brutal
• How does Assef's character development illustrate the themes of The Kite Runner?

  His transformation from a childhood bully to a Talib condemns Taliban action and hypocrisy
• How are ethnicity and class portrayed in Afghanistan according to the study material?

  They are depicted as inseparable.
• Who are the representative characters of the household mentioned in the study material?

  Amir, Baba, Ali, and Hassan.
• What does Hassan's dialogue when confronting Assef reveal about his character?

  It shows he defends his master more than himself.
• What impact does conditioning within an ethnic hierarchy have according to the study material?

  It can be powerful and debilitating.
• How is Amir's narrative voice characterized in the study material?

  It is confessional and retrospective.
• What does the character of Ali represent in relation to Amir?

  Ali is afraid to discipline Amir.
• What does Hassan's death signify in the context of Baba's house?

  It signifies his loyalty and willingness to defend it.
• How are father figures portrayed in the study material?

  They can be damagingly unaffectionate and unsupportive.
• What does Amir's dream about his father represent?

  It reflects his processing of their relationship and Baba's hypocrisy.
• How does the study material describe women's roles in Afghan society?

  They are subject to unfair stereotyping and cultural norms.
• Who is Soraya in the context of the study material?

  She is a representative character and mouthpiece for women's experiences.
• What significant episode highlights Soraya's experience at a family wedding?

  It illustrates the unfair treatment of women in society.
• How does Kameela Taheri's silencing by her husband relate to Soraya?

  It serves as a parallel to Soraya and other women's experiences.
• What character development is seen in Sanaubar?

  She is attacked and mutilated, reflecting her struggles.
• What is the impact of regime change and instability on the people of Afghanistan?

  They always suffer the consequences.
• Who is presented as a representative victim in the study material?

  The woman threatened with rape by the Russian soldier.
• How does Amir's privilege affect his perspective on the moral dilemmas faced by others?

  He presents them through his safe and privileged voice.