2022 | The Kite Runner by Kelsey Didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j Answer two of the five discussion questions, respond to two of the three articles related to the film, and like at least one classmate's post that resonates with you. You are also welcome to comment on peers' posts, but not required...just remember it's good to be curious, read your peers' perspective. Your name should be at the top of each post. en-us 2022-03-30 17:42:01 UTC 2022-04-06 00:24:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Discussion Question #2 kelsey_didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001064 So who's your favorite character now? And why?]]> 2022-03-30 17:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001064 NPR Article kelsey_didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001084 2022-03-30 17:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001084 Updated Article kelsey_didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001100 2022-03-30 17:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001100 Discussion Question #1 kelsey_didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001115 Discuss Amir's return to Afghanistan - what stands out to you? Would you be brave enough to do it? Did he have to, or could he have paid someone to rescue his nephew? Is he good again?]]> 2022-03-30 17:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001115 Discussion Question #3 kelsey_didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001126 Amir and his father were able to leave when the Soviets invaded because of their wealth and status - think about this, discuss this.  How was this same scenario played out throughout history?  In Ukraine right now? Does it play out here in America?  How do you feel about people fleeing to America for safety?]]> 2022-03-30 17:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001126 Newsweek Article kelsey_didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001137 2022-03-30 17:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001137 Discussion Question #5 kelsey_didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001159 What am I missing?  What's something that stood out to you?  Did you like the film, not like the film...why?  What do you still have questions about?  What angered you, made you think, made you grateful? ]]> 2022-03-30 17:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122001159 Mrs. D kelsey_didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122038511 It bugs be that Baba was so intent on being good, honorable when he slept with another man's wife. That's the exact opposite of good and honorable. Was he two-faced? Was he trying to make-up for what he did? Was he acting out of remorse? Or had he truly changed and believed in the importance of courage, honor, decency? I know a good story leaves questions yet to be answered, and that's what I'm still wondering...the human side of one man, most likely knowingly, raising another man's child. ]]> 2022-03-30 17:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2122038511 Justine vonasjus000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123871600 I think what Amir did was courageous. He risked his life multiple times in order to find his nephew, because he believed that it was the right thing to do. The taliban is not the most courteous organization, so just being in the same country is dangerous enough. I think Amir made up for how cowardly he was in the beginning of the movie. Hassan would be proud of Amir for finally not sticking around on the sidelines.]]> 2022-03-31 15:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123871600 Justine vonasjus000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123876851 What stood out to me was the culture within the movie. There were so many things that I learned. For instance, when writing in their language they use symbols instead of actual letters. This movie also made me gracious that I live in the United States and will hopefully never have to go through what the people in Kabul did. The fact that people carrying guns on the street is a normal sight to see is alarming to me. The taliban is run by horrible people who think that their actions are justified by the will of God. ]]> 2022-03-31 15:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123876851 Justine vonasjus000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123892176 Reading this article left me disgusted and mortified. I feel like the term Bacha Bazi would look upbeat to most people that don't know what it means. It made me sad when the author stated that a lot of these boys have nowhere to turn, and usually end up going back to their "master" anyways. The fact that the "master" is able to manipulate little boys into thinking their actions are reasonable is so disturbing. Most of these boys are so traumatized, that they eventually end up in the Bacha Bazi themselves. ]]> 2022-03-31 15:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123892176 Discussion Question #4 kelsey_didrikson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123961366 Words & Writing >>> What is the power of writing? Do we need writers still today? How about storytellers? Is it a worthwhile profession or a silly profession? How does this relate to our world today? ]]> 2022-03-31 16:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123961366 Mitch laznimit000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123966878 Hassan is still my favorite character. He was the most loyal person in this entire thing. He was loyal to Amir since day one and never ever broke that. He even endured many horrible things, but yet still wanted to talk to Amir. Hassan is one of the strongest characters in this movie and he died trying to take care of his, once great friend's, house. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123966878 Madison Verbout verbomad000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123967711 What stands out to me was Amir's bravery. When we watched him as a child we did not see bravery from it what so ever. Now, as an adult we see Amir going to Afghanistan while it is not safe. Amir didn't have to go. He had a book tour to go on and had a pleasant life in America. He chose to go because HE felt like he had to. I believe he had to do. If he didn't go he wouldn't of got clarity and the possession of nephew. If Amir paid someone to get up I doubt anything would go the way he planned.]]> 2022-03-31 16:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123967711 Kayla Jacobson jacobkay0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123968653 My favorite character in the movie is Soraya, Amirs wife. When her husband, Amir, goes back to Afghanistan and she accepts the fact he may never come home. On top of this when he is gone she barely gets to talk to him, which when you are newly married could be difficult. When Amir brought Sohrab home she was very welcoming to the little boy when, for the most part, she knew nothing about him. I feel like she is sort of the woman behind the scenes who holds their family together. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123968653 Isaac wenslisa000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123973167 I think the country Amir returned to was entirely different than the one he left. The Taliban had completely destroyed the country Amir once lived in. I don't know if I could bring myself to go back to a country with stuff like that happening in it. I don't think Amir necessarily had tp go back himself, but he knew that was the right thing to do. He had to go back and make right what he should have years ago. I would say he is good again, but his past will always be remembered. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123973167 Justine vonasjus000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123973632 I feel so bad for Zakria, and the fact that he can't peacefully live in his own home country. I feel like the risks behind this movie should've been discussed properly to the boy and his family. Paramount is a large and rich corporation, so they should be able to do more than they are offering. I can't imagine receiving death threats from my own neighbors, and not being able to move away from them.]]> 2022-03-31 16:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123973632 Hanna moonehan0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123975198 This reminds me of the WWII, in the way that people of a wealthier status were able to leave more easily than people of a lesser status. Money can be the difference between life and death in these cases. The guards and people in charge want money in return for them to let people safely pass through or escape. I'm sure it plays out similarly in America because money is a huge motivator and everyone (especially people in power) wants it. Also, typically the wealthier and more popular you are, the more connections you have, which would be a big factor in escaping during a time like this. I think people fleeing to America is fine, as long as they do it legally. America can provide more safety than many other countries, so it's a good idea, but coming in illegally causes many problems.]]> 2022-03-31 16:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123975198 Mitch laznimit000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123976126 Something that stood out to me is that Hassan took the blame for Amir's watch, even though he did nothing. He could have easily said he didn't take it but he decided to just accept it. I wish Amir wouldn't have do that to Hassan and that Hassan and Amir could have came back together again. I'm grateful to see Amir take his nephew in and try and right his wrongs. Overall this movie was really good, but had too many good ideas to just talk about one. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123976126 Clancy heathcla0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123976244 It is certainly easier for wealthy people to escape a country that is being conquered. This leaves the majority of the population to suffer or risk their lives to escape from a new order of government. I can see why many people would flee to America for safety, because America is a world power and there is no place safer when the country has a powerful military.]]> 2022-03-31 16:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123976244 Madison Verbout verbomad000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123976301 Hassan is my favorite character. He had nothing growing up or even when he was an adult. He was honest and courageous all through his life. He wrote Amir a lovely note saying that he hopes they meet again one day. He stayed loyal to Amir even though he wasn't the best friend. I also want to say that I think Amir always had a good intentions. As a child he was confused and faced with hard deceiosn. As he grew he realized what he had to do to fixed them.]]> 2022-03-31 16:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123976301 Kayla Jacobson jacobkay0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123982266 Amir's return to Afghanistan was extremely brave. He didn't have to rescue his nephew and he could have easily paid someone to do it for him. What makes Amir's decision even more courageous is that when he decided to go back to Afghanistan, he still had no idea that Hassan was his brother. Which technically meant he didn't know Soraya was his nephew. Amir's personality changes for the better in the second half of the movie. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123982266 Ginevra johnsgin000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123982270 Amir's return to Afghanistan was dangerous, but necessary. He could have refused, but I think he would have had the unbearable weight of guilt on his shoulders for the rest of his life. Something that really stood out to me was when he refused to forget his childhood while in Kabul at his old house. He needed to remember, and he became a much better person because of this. I think he can live his life free of so much guilt now. It was necessary for him to go there and save Hassan's son himself, as it brought him a much needed closure. Most importantly, he saved his nephews life.]]> 2022-03-31 16:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123982270 Clancy heathcla0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123982874 Hassan is now my favorite character, because he is one of the characters that committed very few sins. He fights for himself and others when if needed. He also believes in others and himself that no matter what happens something good will be returned. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123982874 Isaac wenslisa000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123988756 This is very messed up and wrong. A young child who definitely didn't know that some people were going to be offended by the movie can't even go home now. There has got to be more Paramount can do to protect Zakria. Having to move away from home just so you could go about your everyday business without fear of being killed is something any child should be able to do. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123988756 Hanna moonehan0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123990041 Amir was incredibly brave for going back to Afghanistan, considering how dangerous it was with the Taliban. I'm sure he didn't think about people recognizing him either, but it happened. I think I'd be brave enough to go back because if I didn't, I'd always be wondering if I made the right decision not to go. It'd be really difficult though, because I'd be leaving the comfort of my new, safe home to go to a place where I could be killed. I'd want to revisit the place of my childhood and see if there was anything I could do to help. Amir could have paid someone to rescue his nephew, but I think he felt guilty for what happened to Hassan so many years ago, and this was his way of making up for it. He risked his life to save his nephew; this shows how much Amir has grown and the regret he has, so yes, I think he is good again.]]> 2022-03-31 16:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123990041 Chantale https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123990339 Amir was raised right. After he was taught that being disloyal to your friends and family was shameful, he later learned to stand up for those who you love. He was very brave to go back to Kabul. I do not know if I would have the guts to do what he did. Maybe if a friend went with me and I planned it perfectly, but who knows. Paying someone would have been the most risky route to go. They could take the money and not even leave America. They also wouldn't have the drive of ambition that Amir had. I think Hassan would have forgiven Amir had he known that he rescued his son. But, I still don't think Amir would forgive himself. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123990339 Mitch laznimit000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123993288 This is so hard for Zakria. He was offered a star spot in a movie and took it at a young age. He didn't know it would cause so much harm to him and his family. None of this is fair for them and it's sad to hear that Zakria doesn't even smile anymore. Hopefully Paramount can think of something to help out. Also maybe one day Zakria can go outside again and start to smile once more. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123993288 Madison Verbout verbomad000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123993666 This article was disturbing, to say the least. It is an important article though. Without writers putting this out, we wouldn't know what goes on on the other side of the world. Even still, I feel American is blinded but this practice. It makes me sick to think they pick little boys with no family or money to be abused. The boys that go through this growing up in this kind of abuse. It makes me wonder if they think this kind of thing is normal? The boys will forever be traumatized by their childhood. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123993666 Isaac wenslisa000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123995163 Hassan was my favorite from beginning to end. At the start he was loyal to Amir through anything. Even when Amir turned on him and framed him Hassan took the blame anyway. When Amir was throwing fruit at Hassan and yelling at him to throw it back Hassan just walked away. Then we jump more towards the end when Amir is grown, he opens a letter from Hassan. After all these years Hassan tells Amir that he still has a friend waiting for him if he ever wishes to return. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123995163 Clancy heathcla0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123997179 The fact that Zakria can't live peacefully in his home country is painful. I can kinda understand why this movie is an insult to the Afghan culture, but it should also show what impacts the Afghan people suffer through based on their culture. I feel Paramount can help Zakria a lot from the amounts of criticism he has to suffer through. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123997179 Kayla Jacobson jacobkay0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123997628 This article was very disturbing to read. It's so sad that these young boys have no choice, but to accept the situation they got forced into. They are so young and many of them aren't educated enough to see how wrong the situation they are in really is. This isn't something that just happens in the middle east this is happening here in America. It's so sad. This is a huge issue that in my opinion doesn't get enough attention. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123997628 Madison Verbout verbomad000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123998851 This is so interesting! I never knew kite flying was a sport. It amazed me that people can direct their kites to cut anothers. It's also crazy to think that the Taliban would ban something like this. I don't see any harm in flying a kite! ]]> 2022-03-31 16:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123998851 Isaac wenslisa000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123999701 It is definitely easier for wealthy people to escape. People who aren't as wealthy are desperate for money and will do anything to make some. This being said the more wealthy people throughout history have been able to pay people with little money to get them out and the less wealthy people really have no choice but to do it. Yes I would say this plays out in America today. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2123999701 Chantale https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124002690 Hassan is my favorite character by far. He was loyal even when he didn't need to be. Like when Amir was throwing stuff at Hassan, yet he did not fight back. He stayed true to his own values. Hassan didn't need to prove anything to anyone. He knew the risks to not fighting back in the alley, yet he still kept the kite for Amir. Even as a kid he did all the right things. I would like to say that Amir is now my favorite, but I still can't get past the mistakes he made as a chid. He was very young, but I think he knew better every time he messed up.]]> 2022-03-31 16:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124002690 Mitch laznimit000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124005670 This article was flat out disgusting to read. These poor young kids were being "enslaved" and forced to dance and be raped. Even Kamal was so damaged that it almost sounded like he didn't care about what happened to him. He did say it needs to end and it definitely does. Young boys should not be getting kidnapped to dance around and be raped or passed to other men. This was just so disturbing to hear about and I really hope that some how, some way, this all gets put to an end. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124005670 Isaac wenslisa000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124006189 I wish the movie would've had a point where Hassan and Amir see each other again. I wanted to know how that would go down and if their relationship would ever be the same. Other than that I thought it was a very entertaining movie. One thing that angered me was when Amir tried to frame Hassan for stealing his watch and Hassan just took the blame for it no questions asked. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124006189 Kayla Jacobson jacobkay0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124006320 This article annoyed me because it seems like business to me. Paramount had to have known the repercussion that this actor was going to face from this film. They offered him nothing. I couldn't imagine being in this situation. Although it's not right, I can see how people from his country think he betrayed them. They are so brainwashed into thinking that whats going on is okay that they have no idea how the rest of the world views it. They are not aware of how wrong it really is, which is extremely sad. ]]> 2022-03-31 16:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124006320 Hanna moonehan0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124011283 This is a terrible situation because Zakria didn't do anything wrong. The Kite Runner is historically accurate, so I don't understand how it offended anyone. I think Paramount made the right move in getting the actors guardians and a place to live in, but they could do more. To me, it sounds like the best decision would be for the actors to be brought to America. They wouldn't have to worry about much harassment, if any at all. It's a truly unfortunate situation because Zakria starred in a very powerful and insightful movie, but now he regrets it and wishes he never had.]]> 2022-03-31 17:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124011283 Ginevra johnsgin000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124016210 I really enjoyed this film. This movie really brought to light the horrors of the taliban. Seeing what these families and children go through is sickening. It made me even more aware of all of the terrible things we hear in the news: the stoning of women, hangings on the street, war-torn cities, and child sex slaves. Watching some of these graphic scenes in the movie made it even more real. It's hard to see these distressing things, but we need to if we want things to change.]]> 2022-03-31 17:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124016210 Clancy heathcla0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124017095 This article is disturbing to read. The fact that young boys/girls are being captured and sold to dance and raped is horrific. I can't understand why a culture will be okay with this. I mean really, why anyone sell young boys/girls into sex trafficking without any consequences and how do people not realize on how this is wrong? ]]> 2022-03-31 17:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124017095 Jake Wensloff wensljac000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124076464 Amir definitely had the ability to hire someone to go and find the boy, but he knew that he was the one that had to do it. Amir had to pay back Hassan for all that Hassan has done for him. He knew that if it wasn't him he wouldn't feel as confident in the boys rescue.]]> 2022-03-31 17:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124076464 Markus nelsomar005 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124082668 When Amir returned to Afghanistan a lot had changed. The Taliban mainly ran out the Soviet Union and ran the country now when he returned. Kabul being run down stood out to me, from the war and Soviet union control. I don't think I would be brave enough to return. He could have paid someone but it was personal enough that he had the courage to do it. I would say he feels a lot better and he knew that he owed Hassan especially after he figured out they were related. ]]> 2022-03-31 17:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124082668 Jake Wensloff wensljac000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124085489 It is so sad to see things like this happen to a person like Zakira. I feel like Paramount could definitely do more in the protection of their actors. The film was made to accurately represent the real life events that occurred. If it was a "bad representation" of Afghanistan then where would they pull these stories from. ]]> 2022-03-31 17:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124085489 Markus nelsomar005 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124087974 Amir, is my favorite character now. Seeing him grow and mature to the point to where he was able to return to Afghanistan and retrieve Sohrab. This act showed how he had grown courage to be able to save his nephew. By the end of the movie when he was flying the kite with Sohrab you see how he acted the same way as Hassan had for him. This showed his growth and made him my favorite character.]]> 2022-03-31 17:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124087974 Jake Wensloff wensljac000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124091722 My favorite character is Amir. Amir at the beginning of the movie is a lot different from him at the end of the movie. Amir started as a coward and he was unable to stand up for himself. Hassan his best friend and brother fought all his battles for him. The way Amir changed and showed at the end of the movie that he wasn't afraid to go and rescue Hassan's boy from Pakistan really shows how much he cared for Hassan.]]> 2022-03-31 17:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124091722 Markus nelsomar005 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124095753 This is hard for the fact that Zakria had to leave his home for starring in a movie at such a young age. It is tough to hear that he also doesn't smile anymore for this fact. It doesn't seem right for him to have to deal with the retribution from the film.]]> 2022-03-31 17:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124095753 Chantale https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124096595 The fact that this has happened to so many boys and I haven't even heard about this until today just proves that there is a big lack of voice for these victims. Awareness should have been brought to these events and situations. A lot of people are not informed that this is a thing in the Middle East and other regions.]]> 2022-03-31 17:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124096595 Jake Wensloff wensljac000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124097618 This was very disturbing to read. I cant even comprehend how these people can take little boys and physically and mentally abuse them in every way. In the Article they say they felt dehumanized. This is not how 12-15 year old boys should feel in their home country. They should be able to go outside and be free to play and not have to worry about being sold or snatched on the street. ]]> 2022-03-31 17:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124097618 Markus nelsomar005 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124104721 The article tells about how kite flying is one of Afghanistan's national sports. It sucks that the Taliban banned the sport especially since it was sort of a tradition for kids to fly kites and compete. Also, the sport as itself is interesting that someone is able to cut another's kite with just string from such a distance.]]> 2022-03-31 17:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124104721 Ginevra johnsgin000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124109481 I never knew what Bacha Bazi was before reading this article. Now I know how disgusting and perverted a lot of the Taliban followers are. It makes me so sad that these boys have to perform in order to survive. Once they "grow out" of their master, their lives only get harder. Bacha Bazi is just incredibly inhumane, and it's so sad realizing that it's true.]]> 2022-03-31 17:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124109481 Chantale https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124120507 I do not understand why the Taliban would ever think to ban kites. It is a small thing that brings happiness to kids and the community. This group took away everything that could bring joy to the people. Banning a sport/hobby is really shallow. And why keep other sports? ]]> 2022-03-31 18:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124120507 Ginevra johnsgin000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124134194 It's so cool that kite flying is a sport, an honor, a hobby, and an art. I didn't realize the many dangers that come with it, especially when people fall off roofs or use broken glass bonded to the kites wire. I learned how competitive these people get with their kite flying. I don't understand why the Taliban had to ban such a fun and competitive sport.]]> 2022-03-31 18:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124134194 Jada Dokken https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124184927 Amir’s return to Afghanistan was a crazy scene to watch. Honestly I never knew Afghanistan to be anything but a dry desert land that looked like a product of war. It was incredibly sad to see a country to die like that. Amir’s reflection earlier to the people of Afghanistan are just skeletons now was like this foreshadowing of this poor land being a shell of what it once was. It’s also like a signification that Amir’s childhood is dead, is fathers gone, Hassan is gone, his house keeper is gone, and finally his home country is gone.  I never knew just how terrible the product of war is until this movie. Textbook pictures and descriptions hardly shows the long term tragedy.
Also, I don’t think Amir was ever…bad? He was just a kid who didn’t know how to react or what he should do. Yes, Hassan had a way better character then Amir, but they were raised differently and have different levels of knowledge. He was just a kid trying to protect his friend from his own self thinking that if he pushes him away he’ll be safe, or if his friend gets mad at him his guilt will leave. ]]> 2022-03-31 18:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124184927 McKenzie Reed reedmck0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124196700 It is really interesting that kite flying is such a popular main sport for Afghan because in our country you don't hear much about people flying kites or calling it a sport. It is sad to hear that they banned kite flying when the Taliban was in control. This is something that clearly makes many people happy. I wish that this sport was popular in our country because that would be fun to be outside in nature with friends flying kites. ]]> 2022-03-31 18:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124196700 McKenzie Reed reedmck0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124220167 It is so awful to hear that these young boys are being forced to be a part of Bacha Bazi. They are young and shouldn't be used as slaves. It is sad to read that 1 in 10 Afghan kids that were interviewed experienced this trauma. It is also said that families did this to their kids because they needed money so they let people have ownership over their children in exchange for money. It just disgusts me.  ]]> 2022-03-31 19:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124220167 Kailey omdahkai000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124294688 This article is extremely eye opening. It disgusted me to read about the atrocities that are deemed an unavoidable part in many boys lives. I would like to know more about Kamal and how the men react to him instead of seeing a young boy. Does he get the same treatment after the dancing as the young boys do or is he strictly a dancer that is making a steady living with this job. I would also like to know more about the culture of Afghanistan and how this practice came to be. It seems engrained in our culture to nurture and protect young children and it is difficult for me to wrap my mind around that not being what everyone thinks. Rape in general is disgusting and I think that no human should ever feel as though they have the right to touch another human without consent. Even forcing children into being dancers is just odd to me. Another point I had to bring up was that these children who are exploited are viewed as dirty and worthless but the people exploiting them are seen to have prestige and honor. I am honestly just disgusted at these practices. ]]> 2022-03-31 20:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124294688 Kailey omdahkai000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124304553 I think Amir goes to Afghanistan to sort of right the wrongs he has done in the past. Once he is back I think it is healing in a way for him to return. When he learns that Hassan was his brother I feel like he feels a rush of guilt for how he treated him and never getting a proper good bye so he feels even more strongly about rescuing Sorhab. I'm not sure if I would be able to go back to my home country, especially being newly wed and having a lot to risk. I think that he probably could have just paid someone to get him back but it would have been much more difficult to do. I feel as though Amir was never "bad" but he is definitely learning how to heal and forgive himself for the wrongs he's made in the past. While he cannot "right" his wrongs, he can learn to live through them and appreciate the things and people he still has in his life. Through the film you can definitely see growth in him and I think traveling back was a good thing for him to help him move on. ]]> 2022-03-31 20:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124304553 Ellen Brandt brandell0002 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124328222 My favourite character is Amir. He is my favorite character because we got to see his character mature from a quite and shy kid to a adult who is brave and courageous. I really liked to see that even after Amir found out the truth about Hassan he still was willing to bring him into his family. This whole situation showed how strong the relationship between Amir and Hassan was it was a beautiful story line to add to the film. ]]> 2022-03-31 20:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124328222 Kailey omdahkai000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124431224 I think the directors definitely should have thought more of the impacts this movie would have on the characters. I hope they would not have done this if they really knew the full extent of what would happen to the cast, but I do not know for sure because I do know that wealthy people and corporations can be selfish and cold. I do think that they should have considered relocating them somewhere that is safer for them and continued to make sure they were comfortable. Paramount seems indifferent to the suffering that Zakria is enduring because of their doings. It seems unfair that they would do this to a young child and I feel extremely sad for the families that have been affected by this. ]]> 2022-03-31 22:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124431224 Kailey omdahkai000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124439216 I think that writing holds a lot of power through history and today. Without writing, our history and all the issues we know about today would not be heard like they are. I think it is important that we still have writers around today because they will continue to leave a trail of history for future generations. Social media and the vast internet have obviously changed the way writing is done but it is still extremely important. I think it is still an important aspect because of the reasons stated above. Storytellers are a lesser part of our culture but are a huge part of other cultures because written history is not as thorough as it is here. Writing relates to the world today because everything is crazy and the world is changing so fast that writers need to keep up on the events to continue to leave a trail. ]]> 2022-03-31 22:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124439216 Avery hedluave000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124581111 I think what Amir did was very brave. Going back to Afghanistan when he knew the Taliban was there was something I could never do. Amir didn't even have to go, but he did it out of the kindness of his heart to save Hassan's son. What stood out to me is how much he's changed since he was a kid. He went from a coward to courageous. ]]> 2022-04-01 01:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124581111 Hanna moonehan0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124592847 This topic makes me sick. I can't believe some people enjoy doing this and they don't see how it's wrong. It's awful that some boys are almost forced into it because they need money to support their families. Selling yourself should never be an option. Even nine and ten year olds are pulled into this, which is heart-breaking because they're being emotionally and physically abused at such a young age. I was shocked to hear that trying to rescue the boys would be considered theft because they're their masters' property. Slavery should be in the past.]]> 2022-04-01 01:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124592847 Avery hedluave000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124604520 I feel bad for Zakria, he didn't do anything wrong and was just doing his job, and he's getting death threats. I think that Paramount should have known that there was going to be a reaction from Afghanistan, and should have prepared for it better. It makes me sad that Zakria has to go through this because he's so young. I hope Paramount does a better job in the future if they cross these circumstances again. ]]> 2022-04-01 01:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124604520 Avery hedluave000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124612081 My favorite character is now Amir. I really didn't like him when he was younger, but now that he's older he's been both brave and courageous. What he did to save Hassan's son was very brave and dangerous. I really like how he wants to do the right thing for Hassan, which I admire.]]> 2022-04-01 01:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124612081 Jada Dokken https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124617437 This movie had me in tears. It was sooooo good and I loved the circular motion in it. How we start with a kite tournament in what was once a lively town in Afghanistan and end on teaching Sohrab how to fly one in the states, Sohrab showing traits of his father and shooting a rock at Aseff, and the roles switching where Amir is now retrieving the kite for Sohrab was so beautiful; it was like poetry. This was a journey of character development, loss, hardship, and childhood. What these children had to face at such a young age had me heartbroken; being raped, losing limbs, being sold, and experiencing war!! And these are things that still happen in the world!
The soundtrack for this movie was also great! I loved the throat singing and thought it added more emotion to the movie. It gave me more of a feeing for this area that I was unfamiliar with.
I just wonder how Sohrab will be able to cope with everything thing that’s happened to him. He had everything torn away from him so fast and had terrible things happen to him. How will he react to his new, unfamiliar environment?

]]> 2022-04-01 01:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124617437 Kayci Baumgartner https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124621172 My favorite character was originally Hassan’s dad, but now it is actually Amir. Amir is my favorite character because he was courageous enough to leave America and go back to Kabul where the Taliban has taken over. He was brave enough to go and bring Sorharb into safety while also risking his own.]]> 2022-04-01 01:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124621172 Avery hedluave000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124626464 This article was hard to read. It makes me sad to think that so many young boys had to go through this, and couldn't do anything about it. I would have never known about Bacha Bazi if it wasn't for this article, which shows how little we know about what's going on on the other side of the world. I definitely think this topic needs more attention so more people can be educated about it. ]]> 2022-04-01 01:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124626464 Kayci Baumgartner https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124627068 This article was actually really interesting. I had no idea how big of a deal kite flying was in Afghanistan. It was so big that they even consider it a sport! From the sounds of it, it seems that is actually a very tedious sport.]]> 2022-04-01 01:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124627068 Hope Grafstrom https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124627994 Though i didn’t really like him in his childhood, Amir really grew on me when he was shown as an adult. I could easily tell that he used all of his negative experiences, with what happened to Hassan as well and his rocky relationship with his dad, to make him a better man for his wife and Sohrab. The way that he risked his own life and fought the taliban to get Sohrab back was really admirable as well as when he stood up to Soraya’s dad was be referred to Sohrab as just a Hazara boy.]]> 2022-04-01 01:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124627994 Autumn G. grossaut000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124631346 A movie is not worth someone's life. It's so unbelievable that this actor, this CHILD, is treated so poorly by people who live in the same country as him. Paramount Pictures may have done things to help the family, but with the threats against them, they are not doing enough. They deserve safety and happiness. Their lives should not be ruined for a movie that Paramount Pictures made. I think it's important that the movie was filmed because it can draw people to learn more about Afghanistan. But that child actor and his family do not deserve the threats or the unnecessary violence. They should have used money they made from the movie to get them to America.]]> 2022-04-01 01:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124631346 Jada Dokken https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124634336 I love how these kites are so special to the people of Afghanistan. The fact that’s it’s also an art form, sport, and skill makes it so much more beautiful. It’s something so unique that it makes me sad that the Taliban banned it. That just shows how truly disconnected and separate the Taliban is from the people of Afghanistan. It makes me sad that we still, as a society, perceive Middle Eastern people as terrorist, misers, or just and bad perception. They are nothing like the terrifying power group that took over their country.]]> 2022-04-01 01:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124634336 Autumn G. grossaut000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124643824 My favorite character is Hassan. He never loses his courage or loyalty throughout the entire movie. As a child, he does everything for Amir and his father. He takes the pain for people and their honor. Even when it cost him his death, he stood by what he believed. His loyalty is amazing. He worked so hard to learn to read and write to talk to Amir. His letter had no hard feelings. I wish he was given some more justice. At least his son was saved. I love the circular motion when Amir says he will run the kite for Sohrab, like Hassan did for Amir. It feels almost as if Amir makes up for what he did as a child.]]> 2022-04-01 01:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124643824 Kayla Dahl https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124658034 The amount of courage it took Amir to go back to the place where he associated a large portion of his pain is nothing less than remarkable. I don't know if I would be able to do the same considering the amount of danger that the trip would entail. While it definitely would have easier for Amir to pay someone to try and find his nephew, it was better that he did it himself. One he needed to go back and see the hardships he left behind and get closure for Hassan. But he also is the only one who would have gone to such great measures to rescue Soharb. In my eyes, Amir saving Soharb is like his penance for his disloyalty to Hassan when they were kids. ]]> 2022-04-01 02:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124658034 Jada Dokken https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124663194 This article unfortunately came as little shock to me. People constantly do disgusting, terrible things to children all the time. I’ve read about similar things happening in countries all around the world. I remember reading an article about an Asian country where early one they designated young boys to play a “womanly” sexual part. I hate how easily people act on their desires with only self interest in mind. These kids are so easily groomed and brainwashed but so many people don’t care! It should be an extreme crime to do anything harmful to a child! Even our current laws on pedophilia are something I think we should take more extremely.
Things like this makes me think that more people should believe in cynicism. It’s becoming more and more true every day.]]> 2022-04-01 02:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124663194 Hope Grafstrom https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124665258 I cant believe the struggles that Zakira and his family went through all because he starred in a film. His whole family had to be relocated to Dubai and he has to be sent to a special school just to keep him and other costars safe. Though i could understand why some afghans are upset about the movie because it doesn’t paint the best picture of their culture, movies shouldn’t be banned because they make you uncomfortable. If no one ever talked about rape in Afghanistan how would those young children ever find out that they aren’t alone? The only way to stop stigmas around issues like this is awareness and hard conversations.]]> 2022-04-01 02:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124665258 Autumn G. grossaut000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124666412 Children deserve their years of innocence and happiness, and it's so heartbreaking to know that not all children get that. The stories of the Bacha Bazi are so upsetting, and I wish children could all feel safe. I'm glad that Kamal was able to make something of a living from the horrible things that happened to him, but I wish he could get out of that business. It doesn't seem like he wants to work like that anymore and I wish he had a place to go and make a living. I wish that saving these children was more of a priority.]]> 2022-04-01 02:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124666412 Kayla Dahl https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124666735 My favorite character has continues to be Hassan. He continually forgave Amir no matter the cost. His undying loyalty and faithfulness is unbelievable and admirable. Even when he knew that he would probably be killed before Amir ever made it back to Afghanistan, Hassan wished nothing best for his friend. He deserved the whole world and I believe that even through his hardships, Hassan already thought he had it. It takes a special soul to be so devoted to his family until the very last second of his life.]]> 2022-04-01 02:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124666735 Kayci Baumgartner https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124667560 It was so interesting to me how well Amir still knew the area considering how long he was gone for. I don’t know how brave enough I would be to go back to a place that has become so dangerous. He did do the right thing by going to get Sorharb on his own because that means he is advocating for himself and showing how much he cares about Sorharb.]]> 2022-04-01 02:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124667560 Kayci Baumgartner https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124670809 I think that this whole situation was a mess and just so bad! No one should ever be so fearful to the point that they would feel like they need to leave their own country!]]> 2022-04-01 02:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124670809 Autumn G. grossaut000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124682073 Amir's return to Afghanistan was brave, but not at the start. I don't think he knew how dangerous the situation was until later. He came in with an assumption of safety. I would also think I'm safer than I am. I would not be brave enough to go to the Taliban to save Sohrab like Amir was. To address the question of his being "good again": Amir was a child when he was disloyal and guilty. He wasn't bad, he was a child. I think his act of saving Sohrab redeemed him in a way, but he was never bad.]]> 2022-04-01 02:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124682073 Hope Grafstrom https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124684506 This was a really hard article to read. When Kamal was talking he said that he was “lucky” because he was only raped by his master instead of multiple men. Being raped by anyone isn’t lucky and the fact that he thought that about himself breaks my heart. I wish I could understand the point of the young children dancers. If all of these men have wives why do they need to molest and traumatize these young kids? The practice is such a toxic cycle because the people in power get to do whatever they want and when their kids see that behavior, most of the time it repeats.]]> 2022-04-01 02:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124684506 Emma Butler butleemm0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124695020 When Amir returns to Afghanistan, it surprises me how much his mindset changed from when he was a kid. He did not give up and did not hide when finding his nephew. Amir did not have to go at all or do anything really. But, I think in his mind he had to or that he owed it to his brother. Amir going back to his home that has changed into a dangerous place shows his bravery and determination. Finding out he has a brother and a nephew gave him that chance to has change him into more like Hassan.]]> 2022-04-01 02:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124695020 Emma Butler butleemm0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124712092 Writing is definitely not a silly profession. I think there has to be a talent for it. Today, there are writers for all kinds of stories, history, self-help, and more. All of these genres are important. It is good to have writers. First off, writing about history is important so we do not forget about the past and hopefully do not repeat the bad parts. Second, reading books can be a safe place for a lot of people, because they can personally relate. Books are reading perspectives that are not our own. They are important to read and learn from. The words are powerful.]]> 2022-04-01 02:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124712092 Emma Butler butleemm0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124724419 Before we watched the movie, I had no idea that kite-flying could be that fun. I really just thought all you could do was hold a string while the kite is up in the sky soaring around. Learning that kite-flying could be competitive is so interesting! Who knew that people could control kites and manipulate them carefully to cut other kites?! It is a simple and harmless joy for people. I wish that the Taliban never banned it. I think it was something to do to take their minds off of life. I hope it is still a sport going on somewhere.]]> 2022-04-01 02:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124724419 Carter Christianson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124732891 My favorite charter is Amir now. Because he had changed and built up the courage to go back to his home town that has been destroyed to save his best friends son or “niece”, so he can have a better life. ]]> 2022-04-01 03:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124732891 Carter Christianson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124737154 It is crazy! I never would’ve thought that people would fly kites and compete against each other with kites as a sport! I remember flying kites when I was younger and I remember it being actually really hard to fly it the way you want it to. This is crazy that people actually competitively fly kites against each other! ]]> 2022-04-01 03:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124737154 Carter Christianson https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124742370 I understand banning certain things in your country but banning a movie that is more meant to inform us or teach us the ways of their culture is wrong. Some scenes might be gruesome or ugly but that’s truly how it was Than and it’s a way for us to learn so in the future we don’t repeat. ]]> 2022-04-01 03:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124742370 Ellen Brandt brandell0002 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124745393 It is was such a sad article to read! That fact that these young boys went to follow there dreams of acting and there were shuns because of it is so awful. You would think that Paramount would do everything to protect the actors especially when they are so young. ]]> 2022-04-01 03:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124745393 Emma Butler butleemm0001 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124750197 As hard and uncomfortable this article was, it is good to read. It is good to bring light to dark subjects. Sex trafficking is only becoming worse around the world. It's horrible. No one deserves to be treated like they are nothing or an object. Performing to survive it awful. I don't understand why anyone would remotely think it would be okay to sexually abuse children. This is an issue globally that should be talked about more. ]]> 2022-04-01 03:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124750197 Ellen Brandt brandell0002 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124771270 The article was so disturbing to read. I can’t believe that this happens anywhere! These boys don’t understand what they are being told to do until it is to late. The sad part about this is American will read this article and think this will never happen in the US, but in reality it happens everywhere! I hope someday these boys are able to live there lives again. So sad. ]]> 2022-04-01 03:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2124771270 Destiny wennedes000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125014576 Amir is my favorite in the end. Putting himself in dangerous situations to save his nephew and give him a good life. He follows his passions even if they are frowned upon. Amir proved that he is able to reciprocate the love and devotion his brother showed towards him, but to Hassan's son instead. In the end when they are flying kites, Amir shows Sohrab that he would do anything for him, as Hassan would for him.]]> 2022-04-01 07:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125014576 Destiny wennedes000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125358634 I feel for the boys who stared in this movie. They shouldn't have to face discrimination for staring in an informational film like this. I can't imagine staring in such a film, then returning to your country and receiving backlash. Zakria did not deserve it, the fact that he had to worry for his safety while home is maddening. I'm not surprised that it is banned, it shows realistic occurances that they probably didn't want shown to the world]]> 2022-04-01 12:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125358634 Kaitlyn Larsen larsekai000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125394121 I think story telling is a very good skill to have. I feel like people really listen and learn from it, leaves an impact. Sure some people really learn a lot from history books and non fiction, but I feel that if they don't know the information they will listen harder for what is coming, if that makes sense. It wouldn't hurt to have more story tellers today, the more the better. I think it is very important to have those people with a big imagination to teach people lessons through events the reader can feel they are in themselves.]]> 2022-04-01 13:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125394121 Max Strand strancar000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125408075 What stands out to me is how much it had changed since he was there last. All the trees had been cut down and everything was gloomy and not as joyful as it was when he was a kid. He was very brave to go there and rescue his nephew himself. I like to think i'd be brave enough to do it but I really don't know unless I was put in that situation. He could have paid someone else to do it but it might not have worked out as well and they might not have went to the lengths that Amir did to save the boy. He is definitely better than he was at the start of the movie and I think he is good now. He showed how much he cared about his family and what he would do to protect them. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125408075 Max Strand strancar000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125420272 I would say my favorite character is Amir now. He showed how much he really cared about his family and what he would do to keep them safe. He risked his life and went and saved his nephew and brought him back to America to give him a better life. I also liked how he taught his nephew the art of kite flying and how he brought up a little bit of his childhood to teach and have a good time with his nephew.]]> 2022-04-01 13:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125420272 Riley Smith smithril0004 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125423541 I think it's crazy how much the country changed and how much control the Taliban has. I could not have returned to get my nephew, I would have sent someone else in because I would be too worried about my safety.]]> 2022-04-01 13:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125423541 Riley Smith smithril0004 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125424471 I think it is unfortunate that only the rich were able to leave, but I am glad that some people were able to escape. Similar situations are happening in Ukraine right now, people are running away because of the war. I think it's okay that people are coming here for safety, as long as they complete the necessary paper work and everything.
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]]> 2022-04-01 13:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125424471 Max Strand strancar000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125435283 I didn't know that kite flying was considered a sport there, that's pretty cool. It mainly talks about how joyful kite flying is and how important it is to Afghanistan. It's something the kids can do to compete against each other and it's also something you can do on weekends to bond with family and friends. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125435283 Gavin Gunderson gundegav000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125440736 What stood out to me most was how much different it was compared to when Amir was a child. I would like to believe that i would be brave enough to do that but it would be scary. He did't have to go himself but he knew it was the right thing to do for his best friend/brother. In my opinion he is good because he has shown in many ways that he cares for his family.]]> 2022-04-01 13:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125440736 Riley Smith smithril0004 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125442164 This is strange to me, I don't really understand how someone could do this. They are using these children to be their entertainment and they are abusing them. I think this is wrong and needs to be stopped. I do not know how to fix this problem, but I wish I did.]]> 2022-04-01 13:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125442164 Gavin G. gundegav000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125443533 Amir, he has a big heart. Even though he should've told someone about what happened to Hassan when they were younger, he never forgot bout it. he shows how much he cares for  Hassan and his son by taking his son out of the country and bringing him back to America.]]> 2022-04-01 13:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125443533 Gavin G. gundegav000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125444480 If you have more money, you will be able to do a lot of things easier. You can bribe people, you can pay to escape. Yes it plays out in America. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125444480 Gavin G. gundegav000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125446031 I wish we could've seen Hassan and Amir together when they were older before Hassan died. Amir maybe would have finally confessed to Hassan that he saw what happened to him and apologized for not doing anything about it. I think that Amir rescued Hassan's son partially to make up for the past but also that Amir just cared that much about Hassan and their family.]]> 2022-04-01 13:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125446031 Memphis Mertens mertemem000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125446688 My favorite character is Amir's dad. He is very loyal. He might seem like a harsh dad, but he cares for his son. He wants his son to strive to succeed, and he is at his side for all of it. He also is a man that stands up for other people and puts them first. I like that trait about him, he is a leader. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125446688 Gavin G. gundegav000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125452351 It is cool how they take kite flying so seriously in Afghanistan. There aren't many kite flyers in America that I have seen in my lifetime. It's interesting how it is just like another sport, you can learn new tricks and skills that will put you above the other flyer, like cutting another person's kite.]]> 2022-04-01 13:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125452351 Max Strand strancar000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125453388 This is a tough situation for Zakria. He was just a young kid when he starred in the movie and had no idea that it would lead to what it did. It's horrible that he can't even show his face in his own country without being harassed and threatened. I think paramount is trying to help but theres only so much they can really do. I don't think anyone knew that it would be like this for Zakria after the film. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125453388 Memphis Mertens mertemem000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125458988 I enjoyed the movie, it was interesting and grabbed my attention. I wish at the end Hassan and Amir would have met again. I wish they would have seen each other and talked about their lives. I think they would have become close friends again, and Amir would apologize and explain why he did what he did. I know deep down Amir will always have regret and guilt because of that and I think seeing Hassan would make both of them feel better. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125458988 Gavin G. gundegav000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125466508 I feel horrible for Zakria. Having to go back to your home country to face your peers that are threatening you would be tough. Paramount definitely should get him out of this mess since they put him into it. I think it's wrong that they aren't doing more to help him. His life has been horrible since the movie was over and it seems like they are barely doing anything.]]> 2022-04-01 13:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125466508 Memphis Mertens mertemem000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125466860 This is absolutely disgusting. I can't believe that this happens and that people are horrible enough to do this. The sad part is, is that these kids think it's a normal part of life because it's all they know. It happens everywhere, sometimes places we wouldn't believe and it's so sad. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125466860 Riley Smith smithril0004 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125470992 I think the studio should be doing more to protect these families. The film is not meant to be disrespectful, it is meant to show the life of people who are from that country. I think it is horrible that people are angry enough to harass the actors, but not angry enough to do something about what is happening in their country.]]> 2022-04-01 13:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125470992 Memphis Mertens mertemem000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125473535 This is very sad and not what I expected people would say about the movie. It is so sad that Zakria can't even feel safe in his own house. He is getting death threats because of a movie, Paramount should do something about it and help him out. 
It is sad that people don't realize he was an actor in a movie. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125473535 Destiny wennedes000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125477234 Something that stood out to me was that they thought of their actions as the will of God. I don't understand how they saw it that way. The way they rocked a woman to death infront of a crowd of people and no one stood up to protect her. This shows just how much control the talaban has over the people . If they follow the word of God, then how do they find it acceptable to assault and traumatize other human beings. I really enjoyed this film, the good, bad, and the ugly. It showed life other than the American norm. I believe this let's us see many different things in a new light. I believe the empathy felt for the characters, should be felt for the people of their culture regularly. Most are discriminated against in the US for being "terrorist's", while most are just trying to escape their corrupt country for a chance at a better life. This film got me thinking about what others face in other countries, without our knowing. I realized American's really need to more considerate of those from other countries, because we don't know what they are going through, and how far they have came.]]> 2022-04-01 13:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125477234 Molly https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125481725 It angers me that Hassan's rapist from childhood became successful in his country. It also makes me extremely angry that he is still assaulting and raping Hassan's son. I can not comprehend how messed up in the head that is. He may be successful now but his karma will come when he dies and doesn't go where he thinks he is going. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125481725 Gavin G. gundegav000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125482850 Reading this story really makes me appreciate my life. I couldn't imagine going through what many young boys in Afghanistan went through. I don't know how someone can do something like this and think that it is okay.]]> 2022-04-01 13:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125482850 Adam Severson severada000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125483313 My favorite character is still Hassan he has gone through a lot and even found a way to raise a family and raise his son right. He had taught him to write and read as well as teaching himself to try and get in touch with his old best friend. In my opinion Hassan was the most loyal and trustworthy friend you could possibly have.]]> 2022-04-01 13:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125483313 Adam Severson severada000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125489543 I think it was definitely the right thing to do. But me personally would not have been able to go back and do so. I feel in his situation he did have to go back and see his homeland and where he grew up. He definitely could have paid someone but it wouldn't have been the same it was the right thing to do for his brother Hassan.]]> 2022-04-01 14:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125489543 Molly https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125491935 It shocked me that there was just a stoning/ killing at a soccer game. I don't understand how everyone in the crowd just accepted it and cheered it seems very wrong. I honestly don't think I would be brave enough. As a female in that country I would have a target on my back every second. I would probably have to dress as a man and when they find out I'm not they would kill me. He could have paid someone to get him from the orphanage, but once he found out where he was living I don't think anyone would have risked that. Yes, I believe he is good. ]]> 2022-04-01 14:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125491935 Gavin G. gundegav000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125492827 I think writing and storytelling are still very relevant in today's world. There are a lot of different kinds of writing, and all of them are unique. Some people tell stories about themselves that have actually happened, some are make-believe, and others could be written about someone or something else. There is so much a person could write about if they have a talent for it and is what they enjoy.]]> 2022-04-01 14:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125492827 Adam Severson severada000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125498140 This is horrible I cannot imagine having to go through this in the US over a movie. It is ridiculous that their life is at risk. The movie obviously affected the Afghans but why? It was a very affective film for many people and shows a good example of many life lessons and they treat people like this over a movie.]]> 2022-04-01 14:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125498140 Molly https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125508311 This is completely unacceptable from Paramount. If they wanted a real boy from Kabul they should have planned for this accordingly. The boy and his family are doing terribly and are being THREATENED to the point of moving then Paramount can't even pay them enough to afford things in Dubai. We all know Paramount has enough money to get them tickets and an apartment to America. If the boy is getting literally harassed to the point of not leaving his house all because of the movie Paramount asked him to do, they should help him will ALL that he needs to be safe. Paramount needs to do more. ]]> 2022-04-01 14:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125508311 Adam Severson severada000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125508637 Kite running was obviously the happiness and fun for the children of Afghan so I don't really know why the Taliban banned it but it is definitely a different culture then most US sports. I cannot imagine if they banned hockey it would feel like my whole childhood fell apart.]]> 2022-04-01 14:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125508637 Destiny wennedes000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125517557 This absolutely sickens me! I was in awe that this was a normal thing with the rise of the taliban. They are viewed as property and a symbol of status and prestige, the fact that they follow God, yet have normalities like that shocks me. Kamal may have been treated as a member of the family, but that doesn't mean that he wasn't sexually enslaved. He was his masters little prince, this is disgusting, he says he never hurt him, but he probably saw the actions justified.]]> 2022-04-01 14:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125517557 Kaitlyn Larsen larsekai000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125534002 My favorite character is Rahim Khan (Amir's's dad). Near the beginning of the movie I could tell he was a supporting father and cared a lot about how his son was being raised. He stands up for what he believes is right and I think he made a great role model for Amir.]]> 2022-04-01 14:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125534002 Tyler Bjerk bjerktyl000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125543524 My favorite character is Hassan. Even through all of those years, he waited and forgave his best friend for all the things he had done to him. He is an honest, and loyal man. He had stayed like that all the way till the moment he died. He guarded Amir's house with his life. He could've left right as the Taliban came, but he stood his ground and protected something that wasn't even his. ]]> 2022-04-01 14:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125543524 Isaac wenslisa000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125544655 This is flat out disgusting to read. Young boys being forced into situations that they didn't even know were possible. They may not have even known the situation they were in was wrong. Being forced to dance for old men and sometimes even getting raped is just terrible and these boy can't do anything about it. I think it is an issue that definitely needs to get more attention. ]]> 2022-04-01 14:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125544655 Tyler Bjerk bjerktyl000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125557346 Writing and story telling is a very powerful thing. A simple story can create a movement that changed life as we know it. The raw emotion that a writer can create sparks a lot of interest in to a reader. A reader can agree or disagree. Whatever they think, it still makes you think critically about the scenarios that happen in the story. Writing sparks imagination in kids and adults brains every day. Story telling is a very important thing to keep in our lifestyle. It creates emotion, makes you think critically, and makes you use your imagination. All of those characteristics are things that people need in their every day life. ]]> 2022-04-01 14:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125557346 Tyler Bjerk bjerktyl000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125566245 I can't believe a human could do this to another person, yet a little boy. It completely dehumanizes them. They almost lose their own identity. They get forced to dress like women and dance for the entertainment of others. On top of all that, the boys get harmed after the fact. I'd say this is just as bad as human trafficking. Both are very huge problems in the places they take place in. These acts are horrific and disgusting. There has to be a way to stop these acts somewhere in the future. ]]> 2022-04-01 14:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125566245 Tyler Bjerk bjerktyl000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125580090 I can't even imagine being threatened for acting in a harmless movie, even the kids. It got so bad that these kids had to move and be put under protective orders. I'm wondering why the Taliban are going that far out of their way just to prove some point of theirs. It really makes no sense to me. Just because someone doesn't agree with your ideals doesn't mean you need to track every single one of them down. It blows my mind to see this happen to innocent kids. They didn't even know the consequences they would receive from the Taliban when they started the movie. I'm wondering if they would have ever even taken the job if they knew it would've came to this. ]]> 2022-04-01 14:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125580090 Molly https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125654564 It's sounds like such a fun activity! Kite running seems very serious to these people and it hurts me that it was banned for years. The Taliban is only trying to hurt the people by taking the sport away that they love. It shocked me to hear that they use glass on their strings. ]]> 2022-04-01 15:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2125654564 Mya B ballamya000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2129328298 This similar situation has come up many times. During World War II, if people had more money they could get away. The wealthier Jews had more money to flee than the poorer ones. In Ukraine right now, people can't flee but they would be able to be more likely too if they had more money. Money give opportunities. People moving to America or leaving definitely happens. The more money someone has, the farther they can go. I feel like if people want to flee to America, do it the right way. Find a legal way to move here and get a visa. Illegal immigrants are ruining the system because people think all immigrants do it the wrong way. I think that it would be better if they just did it the legal way. ]]> 2022-04-04 19:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2129328298 Mya B ballamya000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2129379766 My favorite character is Soraya. She has stood behind Amir through everything since they have known each other. She helped take care of his dying father. she also stood up for herself and told him about her past which is something that he couldn't do. She supports him in his writing. She also stands by him when he decides to go to Afghanistan. Although she doesn't know if he will come back to her, she supports him. She accepts a child into her home and tries her best to love him even though he shows no interest in talking to her. She shows strength throughout the whole movie and that is why she is my favorite. ]]> 2022-04-04 19:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2129379766 Mya B ballamya000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2129691202 This is absolutely horrible. Nobody should ever have to feel threatened in their own home. Especially a child. Although Paramount tried to help them by moving them to Dubai, they could have done more. Dubai might be an okay place for a while but it just wasn't working for them. Paramount should have noticed this and tried to move them to the United States. Zakria was just trying to make a movie. He does not deserve to be treated like this. ]]> 2022-04-05 00:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2129691202 Mya B ballamya000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2129714716 This is horrible. The fact that this is still going on. I had no idea that people would pay to take boys in sort of an ownership role. The abuse that these boys go through is gut wrenching and should not be happening. People need to start talking about these things because that is the only way that things will change. This is so disgusting. The fact that adults even thing about doing these things to children is so horrible and needs to be stopped. ]]> 2022-04-05 01:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2129714716 Emma Bassingthwaite bassiemm000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2131625101 I love how much they love kite flying. I find it very interesting how they make the kites and have competitions with them. I wish that I would have known more about this amazing activity and sport before I watched this movie. I also find it very sad how the Taliban banned it, even though it brought so much joy to so many people. ]]> 2022-04-05 23:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2131625101 Emma Bassingthwaite bassiemm000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2131638312 This article was a very disturbing read. It breaks my heart that these young boys have to go through this terrible abuse and trafficking. It is terrible that some of the young boys have to go into this to help their family survive. I was shocked when I read that the Afghan Government was not worrying about this. These young boys deserve all the help and attention they can receive. ]]> 2022-04-06 00:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2131638312 Emma Bassingthwaite bassiemm000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2131643285 My favorite character is Hassan. Hassan is my favorite since he so incredibly kind and always wanted to help Amir. Hassan did so many incredible things for Amir. He chased down kites and stood up for him. Hassan still thought about Amir long after him and his dad left. All these reason show how incredible of a person Amir was. ]]> 2022-04-06 00:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2131643285 Emma Bassingthwaite bassiemm000 https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2131655278 Amir's return to Afghanistan, while they were in the middle of a war, was very brave. Most people would not want to voluntarily go to a country that was in full blown war and has been taken over. This showed how much love Amir had for his country and how much the people there meant to him. It also showed character development when he did it to save Hassan's son. ]]> 2022-04-06 00:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kelsey_didrikson/1nfss7lebi5nil1j/wish/2131655278