https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq 4 the boiz en-us 2018-02-21 19:50:05 UTC 2025-11-09 15:07:12 UTC hello@padlet.com sternm0916 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/233964313 Don’t read 75-77]]> 2018-02-21 19:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/233964313 sternm0916 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235127688 How wealty was Amir’s family?]]> 2018-02-25 18:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235127688 sternm0916 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235130653 Comment similarities]]> 2018-02-25 19:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235130653 sternm0916 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235130742 Comment differences]]> 2018-02-25 19:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235130742 sternm0916 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235552692 Amir is constantly seeking aprovall from his father. This leads to an internal conflict in which Amir belives he is not good enough.]]> 2018-02-26 18:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235552692 lawyeb1263 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235587716 Why doesn’t Amir just accept the fact that him and Hassan are friends?]]> 2018-02-26 19:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235587716 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235587804 I think it’s really sad that Hassan never knew his mother (6).]]> 2018-02-26 19:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235587804 hansoc0001 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235589298 Page 23 “If I hadn’t seen the doctor pull him out of my wife with my own eyes, I’d never believe he’s my son.”  I believe this quote is one major factor in Amir’s Desire to impress Baba.]]> 2018-02-26 19:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235589298 lawyeb1263 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235589620 I liked the part where Baba tells Amir to “🤬 on the beards of all those self-righteous monkeys” and Amir laughs. (P.17)]]> 2018-02-26 19:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235589620 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235589905
I think one of the main themes in this book is Amir’s personal conflicts, such as his envy of other’s, mainly Hassan, and his almost-addiction to his father’s attention and pride (14).]]> 2018-02-26 19:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235589905 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235592916 I think parental teachings and advice are another big part of this book, such as when Baba teaches Amir that there is only 1 sin (17).]]> 2018-02-26 19:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235592916 hansoc0001 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235593546 I was angered by Amir’s continued desire for the blue kite even after Hassan was “violated.”]]> 2018-02-26 19:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235593546 lawyeb1263 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235593566 The divide of social classes makes for complicated relations, especially between Hassan and Amir.]]> 2018-02-26 19:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235593566 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235593784 Class divisions in the society are another huge issue, mainly between the Pashtuns and Hazaras (25).]]> 2018-02-26 19:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235593784 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235595129 Religious divides also play an important role, such as the Shi’as and the Sunni Muslims, and the different interpretations of religion and how to live in society. ]]> 2018-02-26 19:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235595129 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235596015 Does Amir desire to be superior to Hassan because of social classes or his personal greed?]]> 2018-02-26 19:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235596015 lawyeb1263 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235596331 The constant conflict between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims is the source of many bloody conflicts in the Middle East as well as in North Africa.]]> 2018-02-26 19:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235596331 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235596629 Is Hassan a true friend to Amir, or does he act like he is friends with Amir because Amir is his master? ]]> 2018-02-26 19:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235596629 hansoc0001 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235597579 How will Hassan’s “situation” affect how both Hassan and Amir will act in the future?]]> 2018-02-26 19:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235597579 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235597834 Why doesn’t Amir speak out against Assef and the other bullies in order to save his friend? How does this affect his and Hassan’s relationship?]]> 2018-02-26 19:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/235597834 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239872349 Why does the General’s ailing health bring him closer Soraya (193)]]> 2018-03-08 19:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239872349 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239873762 The author’s description of Hassan running through the snow is a great example of imagery (194)]]> 2018-03-08 19:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239873762 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239875241 Religion is a pivotal part of Afghan society, as shown in Rahim’s refusal of treatment (201).]]> 2018-03-08 19:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239875241 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239875659 Hassan’s undying loyalty to Amir is a theme throughout the book.]]> 2018-03-08 19:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239875659 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239876362 Why does the author bring Sanubar back into the story (210)?]]> 2018-03-08 19:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239876362 hansoc0001 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239876740 Surprisingly sports are still a common area of entertainment even when their is all of this war.]]> 2018-03-08 19:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239876740 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239877254 Class divisions are an integral part of society, as Hassan still behaves as a Hazaru, even after he lives in isolation for many years (215).]]> 2018-03-08 19:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239877254 sternm0916 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239877855 Who's that dude in the sunglasses]]> 2018-03-08 19:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239877855 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239877872 Does Amir feel more shame in not realizing Hassan was his brother or for pushing him away? ]]> 2018-03-08 19:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239877872 hansoc0001 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239878837 I love how the author constantly refers to the beginning of the book as flashbacks. It helps me remember how things used to be.]]> 2018-03-08 19:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239878837 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239878869 Author uses imagery to describe driver (230).]]> 2018-03-08 19:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239878869 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239880029 Conflict between social and economic classes is shown throughout the novel (232).]]> 2018-03-08 19:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239880029 lawyeb1263 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239880925 What would you do if you were Zaman, the orphanage director?]]> 2018-03-08 19:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239880925 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239881256  Importance of honor in Afghanistan, such as when Wahid disciplines his son (236).]]> 2018-03-08 19:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239881256 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239883171 Author compares Afghanistan to an old friend (246).]]> 2018-03-08 19:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239883171 sternm0916 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239886760 Why does Amir still feel guilty for what he has done?]]> 2018-03-08 19:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239886760 hansoc0001 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239887356 How likely is it that Amir will actually get the boy back from “John Lennon”]]> 2018-03-08 19:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/239887356 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242965925 Religion is used as a way to condone violence and 🤬 of the Taliban through jihad (278)]]> 2018-03-16 18:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242965925 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242967494 Sohrab is a symbol of Afghanistan, because he was sexually abused by the Taliban, just as Afghanistan was devastated by the Taliban. Sohrab takes a long time to recover and achieve some level of normancy again.]]> 2018-03-16 18:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242967494 hansoc0001 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242968222 Author uses a solid metaphor to describe the intensity of the hospital situation (345).]]> 2018-03-16 18:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242968222 sternm0916 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242969346 Throughout the book, Amir has difficulty with his past.]]> 2018-03-16 18:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242969346 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242969415 Amir finds religion in his darkest hour, negating Baba’s teachings that religion is a scam. This book sends the message that religion shouldn’t just be something that you find when you’re in trouble or you need something, religion is something you should believe in, so when you really need that help, God is there for you (345). ]]> 2018-03-16 18:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242969415 lawyeb1263 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242970446 When Assef is beating Amir up, Amir feels “healed”and laughs because he knew, after all the people he hurt and let down, it was time to pay the piper]]> 2018-03-16 18:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242970446 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242970508 Author uses Hassan first and then Sohrab as foils to Amir, because they are both such naturally good people, whereas Amir has such a flawed character. ]]> 2018-03-16 18:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242970508 hansoc0001 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242971260 I’m proud of Amir for keeping his promise that he will continue to pray.  This is reassuring after he failed to keep his previous promises.]]> 2018-03-16 18:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242971260 sternm0916 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242971863 Kite running seems to be able to bridge a gap between Amir and the ones he has hurt. It also, however, seems to start the conflict. Hosseini really executes this topic to be able to aptly name this book.]]> 2018-03-16 18:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242971863 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242974354 2018-03-16 18:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242974354 paulml0756 https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242977339 I think it’s poetic justice that Hassan first threatens to put Assef’s eye out, and his son Sohrab both threatens to do it and carries through with the threat (291).]]> 2018-03-16 18:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sternm0916/655xoche1gcq/wish/242977339