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Amir regains consciousness in a hospital in Peshawar, severely injured after his fight with Assef. Farid and Sohrab are by his side, and Rahim Khan has left a letter explaining Baba’s guilt and redemption. Rahim also leaves Amir money to cover expenses and asks not to be found. Discovering the American couple for Sohrab's care doesn’t exist, Amir decides to take him to Islamabad. There, Sohrab grapples with shame from his abuse but agrees to move to America after Amir promises he’ll never return to an orphanage. However, adoption challenges arise due to a lack of documentation. When Amir mentions a temporary orphanage stay, Sohrab, devastated, later attempts suicide, leaving Amir in despair.

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On the lines

1. What injuries did Amir suffer that required medical treatment in the hospital?

2. Who changed Amir’s IV tubing and tended to him after his surgery?

Between the lines

3. Why do you think Sohrab remains silent and avoids looking at Amir directly during their time together in the hospital?

Beyond the lines

4. How might Amir’s experience with his injuries and hospital stay change the way he sees himself or his responsibilities toward Sohrab?

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A blur of faces passes before Amir as he slips in and out of consciousness, imagining Baba wrestling a bear before realizing he is the one being beaten. He wakes in a hospital in Peshawar, badly injured but alive, with Farid and Sohrab by his side. Farid tells him Rahim Khan has left.

In a note, Rahim Khan reveals he always knew what happened with Hassan and explains Baba’s guilt: unable to openly love Hassan, Baba overcompensated through charity and was hard on Amir. He urges Amir not to punish himself and leaves money to cover his expenses. As Amir recovers, he spends quiet time with the withdrawn Sohrab. When he learns there was never an American couple to care for the boy, Amir decides Peshawar is unsafe and leaves for Islamabad, taking Sohrab with him.

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Amir and Farid visit Baba’s old house and Amir’s childhood haunts, now dilapidated. At a soccer game, they witness the Taliban brutally stone a man and a woman to death for adultery. The Taliban official they seek, wearing black sunglasses, is the executioner. Later, at the official’s house, Amir realizes he is Assef, a childhood bully. Assef has enslaved Sohrab, Hassan’s son, and forces him to dance for amusement. Amir offers to pay for Sohrab, but Assef demands they settle old grievances.

Assef puts on brass knuckles and begins savagely beating Amir, breaking his ribs and causing him to swallow his own teeth and blood. Despite the pain, Amir laughs uncontrollably, feeling an unexpected sense of relief and catharsis. Assef continues the assault until Sohrab intervenes, threatening him with a slingshot. When Assef lunges at him, Sohrab shoots a metal ball into his left eye, blinding him. As Assef screams in agony, Amir and Sohrab flee the house and escape to Farid’s car. Amir collapses from his injuries as they drive away

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Amir reflects on his guilt and Baba's secrets, realizing they both betrayed loved ones. Determined to atone, he vows to find Sohrab. Rahim Khan arranges for Farid to guide Amir to Kabul. Farid, initially skeptical of Amir, assumes he’s a privileged outsider, but softens when Amir explains his mission. They stay with Farid’s brother, Wahid, whose family sacrifices their food for Amir. Realizing the children went hungry, Amir secretly leaves money for them.

In Kabul, Amir is shocked by the war-torn city. A former professor recalls Amir’s mother. At an orphanage, director Zaman reveals Sohrab was taken by a Taliban official who trades money for children. Zaman, desperate to feed the orphans, directs Amir to Ghazi Stadium to find Sohrab.

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Amir travels to Peshawar to meet the dying Rahim Khan, who recounts the tragic story of Hassan’s life after Amir and Baba fled Kabul. Rahim Khan found Hassan in 1986 and brought him and his wife, Farzana, to care for Baba’s house. They endured many hardships, including the loss of a stillborn child, but found joy when Farzana gave birth to a son, Sohrab. Hassan’s estranged mother, Sanaubar, reappeared and became part of their family before passing away.

Hassan raised Sohrab lovingly, teaching him to read and fly kites, but their lives took a dark turn when the Taliban seized Kabul in 1996. A year later, the Taliban executed Hassan and Farzana, leaving Sohrab orphaned and sent to an orphanage. Rahim Khan reveals a life-altering secret: Hassan was Baba’s illegitimate son, making him Amir’s half-brother. He urges Amir to rescue Sohrab, not only as an act of redemption but also to confront the guilt and betrayal that have haunted Amir since childhood. Overwhelmed, Amir initially resists but is forced to confront the weight of his responsibilities.

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Amir and Baba visit the Taheris for the "giving word" ceremony and plan a quick wedding due to Baba’s failing health. Baba spends nearly all his savings on the event. At the wedding, Amir and Soraya share a special moment under a veil where Amir first tells her he loves her. Shortly after, Baba dies, and his funeral is attended by many who honor his legacy.

In June 2001, Rahim Khan calls Amir, urging him to visit Pakistan and hinting at a chance for redemption. Before leaving, Amir reflects on his strained relationship with Soraya, marked by unfulfilled hopes of having children. After their wedding, Amir learns of Soraya’s family struggles, including General Taheri’s prideful reliance on welfare and his suppression of Jamila’s singing. Soraya shares a painful memory of her father punishing her for running away, highlighting the contrast between Amir and other Afghan men she has known.

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Amir finally gathers the courage to speak to Soraya, but their conversations are brief and secretive to avoid her father, General Taheri, who later scolds Amir for breaking Afghan customs. Meanwhile, Baba is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer but refuses treatment or to let anyone know.

As Baba’s health declines, Amir asks him to propose marriage to Soraya on his behalf. Baba agrees, and General Taheri accepts. Soraya confesses she once ran away with an Afghan man, which caused her mother’s stroke. Though slightly unsettled, Amir still chooses to marry her.

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In March 1981, Amir and Baba flee Afghanistan for Pakistan, hiding in a truck with other refugees. At a checkpoint, Baba defends a woman from a Russian guard, risking his life. After a week hiding in Jalalabad, they endure a dangerous ride in a fuel truck to Pakistan, where Kamal, a fellow refugee, dies. His grief-stricken father then takes his own life.

The story jumps to the 1980s in Fremont, California, where Baba and Amir struggle to adapt to their new life. Baba works at a gas station, and Amir graduates high school, dreaming of becoming a writer—a plan Baba disapproves of. Despite that they celebrate Amir's graduation and Baba gifts Amir a Ford Grand Torino. They begin selling goods at a flea market, where Amir meets Soraya, hinting at a fresh start in America.

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Childhood Dynamics: Baba and Ali grow up together, but Baba never considers Ali a friend due to ethnic differences. Similarly, Amir enjoys playing with Hassan but never sees him as a friend because of his Hazara background. Hassan, being illiterate, often listens to Amir read stories, and they share a love for "Rostam and Sohrab."

Amir's First Story: Inspired during a reading session, Amir writes his first short story about a man whose tears turn to pearls. Baba shows little interest, but Rahim Khan encourages Amir, suggesting he has talent. Hassan loves the story but innocently critiques it, which annoys Amir.

Political Upheaval: In 1973, gunfire erupts signaling a coup as Daoud Khan seizes power, leading to Afghanistan becoming a republic. This event marks the beginning of the end of the Afghanistan Amir and Hassan knew.

Confrontation with Assef: Assef, a neighborhood bully with extreme ethnic views, confronts Amir and Hassan, taunting them about ethnic purity and threatening violence. Hassan scares Assef off by aiming his slingshot, allowing them to escape unharmed.

Hassan's Surgery: For Hassan's birthday, Baba gifts him surgery to correct his cleft lip. The procedure is successful, leaving only a faint scar and giving Hassan a newfound confidence with his smile.

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In 2001, Amir recalls a life-changing event from his childhood in Afghanistan and a recent call from his friend Rahim Khan, sparks memories of his friend Hassan.

Amir and Hassan grew up close despite social divides—Amir was a privileged Pashtun, while Hassan, a Hazara, faced discrimination.

Baba, Amir’s father, was a successful, morally strong man who disregarded strict religious teachings, believing all sin was a form of theft.

Amir feels he cannot meet Baba’s high expectations, especially because he enjoys poetry more than sports, which Baba disdains.

Amir’s relationship with Baba is strained as Baba worries about Amir’s lack of toughness, deepening Amir's insecurities and guilt.

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You can practice answering this essay question in the Exit-ticket1 document. Try to dig deep and answer from different perspectives.

What did The Kite Runner teach you about Afghanistan? About friendship? About forgiveness, redemption, and love?

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Essay writing on Exam.net. Choose one of the questions and answer it the best you can. Give examples from the book.

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1. Who does the Taliban official reveal himself to be?

2. Why do you think Amir laughs and calls himself "healed" after almost being beaten to death?

3. What does Sohrab do when it becomes obvious the man is about to kill Amir? Who does his actions remind you of?

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1. On page 208, Amir calls Baba a thief. Explain what he means by that.

2. What does Amir learn about Sohrab? What has Sohrab been through?

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1. In Chapter 16, Rahim tells us what happened to Hassan. What happened to him, how did his life pan out?

2. What does Amir find out about Hassan in ch. 17? What are your thoughts about it?

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1. When Amir's first book is published, they decide to start trying for a baby. What obstacles do they encounter?

2. Why has Rahim Khan called Amir? How does Amir react?

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Start reading chapter 13

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1. Who is Soraya?

2. What is happening with Baba?

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• Exit-ticket 1-10

• At least 2 quotes in It says/ I say

• Between 5-8 characters in character chart:

- Amir

- Baba

- Hassan

- Ali

- Rahim Khan

- Soraya

- Assef

- Sohrab

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After the traumatic incident, Amir and Hassan grow distant. Baba takes Amir to Jalalabad, where Amir struggles with guilt, admitting silently to witnessing Hassan's assault. Back home, Amir avoids Hassan, becoming increasingly isolated. When Hassan asks what he did wrong, Amir coldly tells him to leave him alone. Their relationship deteriorates. Amir, overwhelmed with guilt, cruelly pelts Hassan with pomegranates, but Hassan refuses to retaliate.

At Amir’s 13th birthday party, Assef gives him a biography of Hitler, unsettling Amir. Later, Rahim Khan shares a personal story of lost love, giving Amir a notebook for his writing. The following morning, desperate to be rid of Hassan, Amir frames him for theft. Although Hassan falsely confesses, Baba forgives him. However, Ali insists they leave, and despite Baba's pleas, they depart in the rain, leaving Amir to face the consequences of his betrayal.

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In winter, Kabul boys eagerly anticipate the annual kite-fighting tournament, where kite runners chase the cut kites for trophies of honor. In 1975, Amir wins the tournament, hoping to earn his father’s approval, while his loyal friend Hassan chases down the final blue kite for him. When Amir goes looking for Hassan, he finds him cornered by Assef and his friends, who demand the blue kite. Despite the danger, Hassan refuses to give up the kite, staying loyal to Amir, but Amir watches silently as Assef assaults and rapes Hassan. Afterwards, Hassan returns with the kite, but neither boy speaks of the event, and Amir receives the praise from his father, feeling both victorious and deeply guilty.

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Choose another quote and tell us your thoughts.

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1. What do Amir and Baba do when Amir turns 18?

2. Explain the story about the food stamps. What does that tell us about Baba?

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1. Why do you think Amir is so upset with Hassan's loyalty?

2. What is Amir trying to do with the pomegranate? What is Hassan's reaction?

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6 & 7

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1. What does Amir envy about Hassan?

2. Why didn't Amir help Hassan and does that change your opinion of Amir?

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1. What do you think of Amir's and Hassan's relationship?

2. What is something you reacted upon in the pages you read today?

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4 & 5

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1. What is one thing you have learned about Afghanistan today?

2. What is your first impression of Amir and Hassan?

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We read chapters 1-3 together