The Kite Runner Chapter 6 - Rinse and Repeat by M. Burke https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo Transfer your responses from last night's "THIS OR THAT" homework to the matching column. Check out the responses from 2 of your classmates and add a comment, question, or affirmation. en-us 2022-02-08 22:32:15 UTC 2022-03-22 13:18:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png Shiven Patel https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038105468 -The way life goes
-Love sosa]]> 2022-02-09 15:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038105468 Steven Collopy https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038105524 1. The Pokemon theme song
2. winter wonderland]]> 2022-02-09 15:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038105524 Milind Pulugura https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038106130 The songs that I picked to represent Chapter 6 are I Want It That Way and Sweater Weather]]> 2022-02-09 15:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038106130 Jason Lacianca https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038106145 My 2 Songs were "Fly Like an Eagle" and "Mr. Brightside"]]> 2022-02-09 15:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038106145 Senovia Vann vannss https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038106667 Song 1:Lets go Fly a kite (Mary Poppins soundtrack)
Song 2:Kids by Nick Rattigan

I chose song 1 because immediately when you listen to it,you can hear how joyful the singer is.In the song it said ¨Oh , lets go fly a kite! When you send it flying up there , All at once you´re lighter than the atmosphere¨ I feel that this relates to how free the boys feel being able to come together and fly kites in the divided world they live in ..... 
I chose song 2 to because ]]> 2022-02-09 15:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038106667 Ava Zollars https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038107330 I would ask Hassan what helped him become so talented at kite running because he is so passionate about it.
I would ask the blind man how he creates his kites so perfectly since it seems like a hard profession to have as someone who can't see.
I would ask Amir how he feels about Hassan being the best kite runner since they have such a complicated relationship.]]> 2022-02-09 15:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038107330 Ritvik Venkat https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038107860 - That's what I want
- I want it that way]]> 2022-02-09 15:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038107860 Tanvee Patel https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038111042 I chose Jealous by Nick Jonas because Amir is jealous of Hassan's athletic ability and also because he has Baba's attention. 
I also chose Call out My Name by the Weeknd because all Amir wants Baba to do is be proud of him and acknowledge him. ]]> 2022-02-09 15:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038111042 Brian Jones https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038398088 I chose the song "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito because it represents Hassan being the greatest kite runner in all the town. This is shown when Amir tells the reader, "I had seen a lot of guys run kites. But Hassan was by far the greatest kite runner I'd ever seen."

The second song I chose was "I Want it that Way" by the Backstreet Boys because it represents Amir desires for his father's approval and attention that he so desperately craves. This shown when thinks, "I was going to win, and I was going to run that last kite. Then I'd bring it home and show Baba. Show him once and for all that his son was worthy."]]> 2022-02-09 17:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038398088 Zoha https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038812022 Writer in the Dark by Lorde. Lorde has a lyric that says, "Sorry I was never good like you" Amir feels that he has to live up to his father and become as good as him. When he is thinking about the how his father says he might win the kite race, Amir says, "He had won because winners won" and then "didn't he have the right to expect the same from his son." Lorde says "I am my mother's child", connecting to Amir having more characteristics from his mom, for example reading and writing stories, than he does from his dad.

Randy Newman "You've got a friend in me"
Newman has a line saying "There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you, We stick together and see it through". Hassan is very pure and believes that everyone is honest when they say how they feel. He doesn't realize Amir's jealousy and slight disdain. He said he would eat dirt for Amir, all while Amir feels as if there is something "fascinating-albeit in a sick way- about teasing Hassan. But no matter what, at this point in Hassan's life, he would do anything for Amir, with the belief that Amir feels the same. ]]> 2022-02-09 20:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038812022 Hadassa Guerrier https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038837613 Hassan: Why are you so devoted to Amir? Do you truly believe that he would be the same towards you?
Amir: Considering Hassan's circumstances, why do you tease him the way that you do? It seems as if you want to test the limits of your friendship.
Baba: Is it seriously that difficult for you to give a sliver of positive attention to your own child? ]]> 2022-02-09 20:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038837613 Lavena Li https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038936277 I chose "You Got a Friend in Me" by Randy Newman because Chapter 6 again shows how much Hassan worships his friendship with Amir. Every winter, Amir and Hassan spend time together flying kites and playing cards. When Amir asked Hassan if he was willing to eat dirt if he asked him to, Hassan replied "If you asked, I would." This shows how loyal Hassan is towards Amir and may foreshadow an event where Hassan will do anything Amir asks him to.
I also chose "Memories" by Maroon 5 because the narrator, Amir, is recalling the winters he spent with Hassan and how was his favorite time of the year. For instance, Amir recalls that that was the last time he saw Hassan run a kite in "the winter of 1975."]]> 2022-02-09 21:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038936277 Emily Kwon https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038963914 Song 1: Honestly by Kelly Clarkson
This song talks about being honest even if the truth is painful to hear. Amir isn't really honest with Hassan about their "friendship" and misleads Hassan into thinking they are closer than they ae. 
Song 2: Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift
This song talks about remembering or hoping for things even if "its in your wildest dreams". Amir dreams about winning the kite running tournament and he also dreams about having a good father/son relationship with Baba. ]]> 2022-02-09 21:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2038963914 Mare Yacoub https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039007680 I chose the songs "Jealousy, Jealousy" by Olivia Rodrigo and "High Hopes" by Panic! at the Disco. 
I chose "Jealousy Jealousy" by Olivia Rodrigo because Amir has jealousy towards Hassan. Hassan seems to have all the characteristics that Baba wanted in a child. He was precise, athletic, and naturally smart. Amir downplays his achievements focusing only on what Hassan excels at. Amir "always envied his natural athleticism" (53), which relates back to how Baba was as a child.
I chose "High Hopes" by Panic! at the Disco because Baba and Hassan create a high expectation for Amir, telling him that he has a great chance of winning the kite runner tournament that year. Amir, because of this, begins to have more confidence in his abilities stating that "wasn't going to fail Baba. Not this time" (57). ]]> 2022-02-09 22:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039007680 Lizzie Mueller https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039038601 The first song I chose was "1979" by The Smashing Pumpkins because it's from the perspective of an adult looking back on childhood and being nostalgic about it. They think about how they used to be carefree and recount childhood activities. The point of the song is about how you can never get that time back, but when it was there you didn't even worry about anything, you were just having the time of your life and not worrying about anything or what you'd think when you're older. The lyrics that resonate with me about the meaning of the song are: "That we don't even care to shake these zipper blues
And we don't know just where our bones will rest
To dust, I guess forgotten and absorbed to the earth below". I thought this song was fitting because the chapter about flying kites sort of gave off this carefree vibe. He talked about when school got let out in the winter and most people were happy. Since the narrator is re-telling his childhood story in "The Kite Runner" I thought it fit to use a song from this perspective as well. 

The second song I chose was "We're Gonna Be Friends" by The White Stripes because it has a very friendly and carefree and innocent mood to it, but with a different perspective, it could be taken completely differently. On the surface the song is from a child's perspective, retelling daily events of going to school and playing with their friend. The line "I can tell we're going to be friends" repeats throughout the song after each new event they tell about, including "chasing all the ants and worms...Nouns, and books, and show and tell..."and other elementary age activities. But a line that resonates with the point I'm trying to make is "We don't notice any time pass...We don't notice anything" because it represents the passing of childhood ideals and ways. It also can represent how this song is about a new friend, but also about how friends come and go, and the passing of time means the passing of friends. I thought this would be fitting with the relationship of Hassan and Amir since it's so complicated. So innocent on Hassan's side, but inside Amir we see a totally different perspective. ]]> 2022-02-09 23:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039038601 Saya Lapreziosa https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039049792 I chose "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" by the Smiths. The name pretty much sums it up, but this song reflects Amir's desperation for his father's love and affection.
I also chose "Bitter" by Palace. It's a bitter love song, but I think it can again be applied to Amir's desire to be loved by his father. He wants that affection so badly but his father refuses to give that to him, yet gives it to Hassan. This causes Amir to be bitter, but he still holds onto hope that he will receive that love someday. ]]> 2022-02-09 23:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039049792 Jessica Baek https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039070062 I chose the song "clarity" by John Mayer because it relates to how amir is willing to wait and do anything to receive the praise and attention from his father, Baba. Using the kite competition as an opportunity to gain his praise. 

I chose the song "Trust me" by The Fray because it describes the fight between Hazara's and Pashtun's. More specifically Amir and Hassan, considering the other as a brother but still not being able to hold an equal position in the relationship the two have been able to create. ]]> 2022-02-09 23:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039070062 Achilles Triantafyllos https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039180062 The three songs I chose were "Ah ti Adiko" by George Dalaras because the title means "Ow how unfair" and I believe the way Amir is jealous of Hassan because his father admires him more is unfair and it could end up hurting their friendship.

The second song I chose was "Den Me Thelies" by Dimitris Mitropanos which translates to "You don't want me" because Amir feels as if Baba doesn't want him to be his son he would rather Hassan be his son]]> 2022-02-10 01:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039180062 Sky Brown https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039250126 Amir, what do you think would make your father love you the way you want him to? I ask this because Amir never out right says what will fix this and I wonder if he has the heart to actually say it.
Hassan, how does it feel to be the towns best kite runner!!! Must be super exciting!!
Rahim Kahn, if you see Baba seeing his son being treated unfairly, why dont you say something to him?]]> 2022-02-10 01:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039250126 Siya Patel https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039307391 The first song I chose was "Writer in the Dark", because I feel like there is a few lines in the song that I think Amir can really relate to. The song relates to Amir because of how much he is like his mother, and there is a lyric that goes along the same lines. The second song I chose was "Jealousy, Jealousy", becasue of how Amir is jealous of Hassan. Hassan seems to be Baba's favorite and Amir does not seem to like it. Hassan is also smart at things that Amir is not really good at.]]> 2022-02-10 02:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039307391 Shouvik Majumder https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039417732 Why did would Aseef go out of his way to do what he did to Hassan? Did the Hazaras do anything to his people that would cause him to react as he did? 
I want to know more about the history of the pastshuns and Hazaras. I feel that the stuff that Hassan has to go through simply because he is a Hazara is too cruel to go through for no reason. 
Will Hassan let Baba know about what happened or will both Amir and him keep it a secret?
I feel like Hassan and Amir covering this up is going to be part of a bigger buildup if they don’t tell a person with greater power to put up with Aseef. This could be a continuation of Aseef’s evilness onto Hassan, which could lead to a breakdown of Hassan’s psyche. 
Why did Amir watch what happened to Hassan? Couldn’t he have gotten someone to help Hassan or negotiated with Aseef?
I am interested in what Amir was thinking when he saw what Hassan was going through to not give up the kite. The experience was so traumatizing that I wonder if he had frozen in place, not knowing what to do. 

]]> 2022-02-10 03:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039417732 Manu Hogan https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039490734 Song 1: Coldest Winter - Kanye I picked this song because chapter 6 takes place in the winter and because of that this was the first song that came to my mind. "I loved winter time in Kabul".
Song 2: Less Than Zero - The Weeknd I picked this song because Amir feels like he doesn't mean anything to his dad. He feels like he needs to prove to his dad that he is worthy of his attention/love. "Show him once and for all that his son was worthy."]]> 2022-02-10 05:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2039490734 Katrina Moseley https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040142647 I chose the song "Loyalty" by Kendrick Lamar because it relates to Amir and Hassans relationship with eachother. Hassan is completely loyal to Amir in a way that Amir will never be toward Hassan. In the song, there's a part that lists of questions of who a person's loyal to and if its "ends with your family and friends?" which I thought related a lot to the relationships between all the characters  throughout the chapter.
The second song I chose was "Jealousy, Jealousy" by Olivia Rodrigo because I thought its spoken word type of lyrics and the insecurities displayed in the song related a lot to Amir's jealousy and insecurity when it comes to comparing himself to Hassan as well as Hassan's relationship with Baba. ]]> 2022-02-10 12:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040142647 Andrew Kim https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040307450 "Better Together" - Jack Johnson
I chose this because Amir keeps enjoying the time that he spent with Hassan under the kursi.
"me & ur ghost" - blackbear
The song's lyrics match, as it talks about being together, but being left behind by their ghost, like when Hassan runs faster than Amir and leaves him.]]> 2022-02-10 14:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040307450 Nick Bressler https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040309414 The first song I picked was let's go fly a kite from Mary Poppins because it connects to the abundance of kite flying in this chapter, but also because it has a happy and triumphant tone. The second song I picked was "You've got a friend in me" by Randy Newman. I think this song definitely encapsulates how Hassan feels about Amir, even though Hassan doesn't feel the same way about Hassan.]]> 2022-02-10 14:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040309414 Seth Walton https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040309517 The first song I chose was "I Want it That Way" by the Backstreet Boys because it reminded me of Amir's desperation of his father's approval.
The second song I chose was "Rhythm of Love" by the Plain White T's for mostly the same reason. It reminds me of Amir's desperation of his father's love and attention.]]> 2022-02-10 14:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040309517 Kayla Pugliese https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040312086 The first song I chose was "A Hazy Shade of Winter" by Simon & Garfunkel because it sounds calm and embodies the stillness that comes with winter.
The second song I chose is "Revelation Song" by Gateway Worship because the lyrics involve somebody who discovers their gift and saying how God blessed them with it. Which is exactly what happened between Hassan and Amir about Amir's writing. ]]> 2022-02-10 14:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040312086 Alexia Giorgi https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040312738 1. Fur Elise
2. Somebody to love
The first is a classical piece dedicated to a person of admiration and affection (which was never followed through) and the second is also a song longing for love. Much like how Hassan yearns for Amir's affection but it is not equally returned.]]> 2022-02-10 14:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040312738 Tyler Ogur https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040315693 Hassan: Why do you so blindly follow and look up to Amir?
Amir: Why do you choose to tease Hassan even when you can see when it affects him?
Baba: Do you blame Amir for his mother's death? Is that why you don't show him much affection?]]> 2022-02-10 14:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040315693 TJ Lemon https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040432764 The first song I picked was Young & Dumb by c.a.s. I chose this song because it is about regretting something that happened in your youth that you can't change. 

The second song I picked was First World Problems by Brent Faiyaz. I chose this song because it represents the difference in lives Amir and Hassan have. Amir is much more privileged and experiences very different problems than Hassan.]]> 2022-02-10 14:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040432764 Aidan Greene https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040507429 I chose "Drift Away" because the kites are used as a way for the kids in Afghanistan to escape from what is happening. The second song I chose was "Yo No Sé Mañana," which in Spanish means "I don't know tomorrow," basically saying that tomorrow isn't promised so you should appreciate now. As one should appreciate the present, Amir should appreciate Hassan because their relationship is not always guranteed.]]> 2022-02-10 15:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040507429 Charlie London https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040548797 I chose the song "Surface Pressure" from Encanto because I think it is similar to how Amir and Baba feel.  They can't show when things bother them and only live for others' expectations.  

I also chose the song "Live While We're Young" by One Direction because it shows the symbolism behind the kite running. Its an activity for kids to feel like kids in a country full of terror and oppression. Kite running is also the last think that Hassan does before he loses his innocence and stops smiling.]]> 2022-02-10 15:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040548797 Kylin Heins https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040613225 The first song I chose was "To Build a Home" by The Cinematic Orchestra. I chose this song because Amir's house isn't a home to him because it lacks the warmth and love a home is supposed to have, so Hassan is like his home. It also relates to Hassan because he doesn't even have a real house, so Amir is his home and is what makes his life worth living. The song also has the lyrics "Out in the garden where we planted the seeds
There is a tree as old as me." This relates to the tree they climb and hangout in, they made the trees their own. 

The second song I chose was "Take on the World" by You Me At Six. This song relates to them while they are flying the kite together because in that moment they are a team and equals. The lyrics say "Nobody knows you the way the I know you" because they have been together since birth and almost every moment after. It also says "Look in my eyes, I will never desert you" which reminds me of how Hassan will do anything for Amir and wants nothing more than to just stay by his side. The song also says "And it's the fight, the fight of our lives" which relates to Amir and how badly he wants to win for Baba. ]]> 2022-02-10 16:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040613225 Anna F https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040640692 All I do is Win - DJ Khalid because Hassan is the best at figuring out where the kite will land and always wins 
Jealous- Nick Jonas because Amir is very jealous of Hassan and how good he is at deciding where the kite will land
I dont like- Cheif Keif because Amir does not like how Hassan is so good at finding the kite and is always winning]]> 2022-02-10 16:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040640692 Eric Lewis https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040644717 Amir, when will you feel satisfied with your life?
Baba, how secure with yourself are you? are you truly as confident with yourself as you let off?
Amir, why did you write about money? What does greed mean to you and how has it influenced your life?]]> 2022-02-10 16:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040644717 Julia Nardone https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040650653 I chose "The Chain" because I feel like the lyrics "if you dont love me now, then you'll never love me again" really resonates with Hassan because I feel that there will come a time when he has to decide whether to stay loyal to Amir or see through him, knowing he'll have to give him up. 

I also chose "O' Children" because it is a very emotional song that I think captures the innocence of childhood while having the undertone of struggle and pain that I see in Hassan's character, especially after chapter 7. ]]> 2022-02-10 16:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040650653 Ella https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040654206 I picked "life is a highway" by Rascal Flatts because Amir and Hassan have gone through many things and there lives can be seen as a highway. The other song I picked was "Fly away" by Lenny Kravitz because in the song he talks about how he just wants to get away and fly away. When Assef is making fun of hassan, Amir assumes it is very hard for him and he just wants to fly away however Hassan stands up for them and aims the slingshot at Assef. ]]> 2022-02-10 16:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040654206 Sumona Sharma https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040671441 I chose the song "Mere Naam Tu" which translates to "my name is you" to reflect how the person being sung about is a piece of the singers essence. I chose this song because it perfectly represents the way Hassan idolized Amir and encapsulates how his world is defined by Amir. there is a line that translates to "as long as there is dusk and dawn, I shall keep your memory as close to my soul as my own name" which reminds me of Hassan's message, "For you a thousand's times over".]]> 2022-02-10 16:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2040671441 Nathan Wauls https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2041578034 "Who you callin' cold-hearted" by Jonah Zed
I chose this song because it reflects Baba's internal views on Amir. All Amir wants to do is to please Baba but he always seems cold to Amir and seems to resent him sometimes for what happened to his wife.

*This is actually for after chapter 7 because I think this song goes really well with the plot that goes on in the chapter.
Don't Leave Me by The Kid LAROI
I think this song goes very well with the actions involving Hassan and what happened to him. After, Hassan was bleeding, and in the song one of the first lines is "Lord, please, you hear me pleadin',
My soul bleedin', heart screamin'" I think this lyrics so accurately catches Hassan's internal thoughts during and after these events.]]> 2022-02-11 02:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2041578034 kennedy https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2044726074 The first song I chose was "Save Your Tears" by the Weeknd. I feel as if this song resignates with Hassan because of the terrible situation that happened in the alley. At one point Amir said that "Hassan didn't struggle. Didn't even whimper." In this moment Hassan knew that he couldn't escape what was about to happen. He knew if he tried defending himself, worse could've possibly happened. The second song I chose was "Loyalty" by Kendrick Lamar ft. Rihanna. I chose this one because of Hassan's loyalty and devotion towards Amir. Even though it's never reciprocated, Hassan would do anything for Amir; he protected hat blue kite with his life and it definitely costed him.]]> 2022-02-13 16:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2044726074 Eric Lewis https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2061847951 I chose the song "If I go I'm Going" by Gregory Alan Isakov because it represents the fleeting friendship between Hassan and Amir, and the sorrow he feels by losing a friend.]]> 2022-02-23 03:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2061847951 Sarah Sikder (resubmission) https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2089798148 “Wherever you go,” Beach House
I chose this song to represent Hassan’s genuine loyalty to his and Amir’s friendship. In the text it states, “Hassan returned the smile. Except his didn’t look forced.” This proves that Hassan is someone who, unlike Amir, values his time with Amir. Not only is Hassan just loyal, but he is truthful and “mean[s] every word [he] says.” In the song, “Wherever you go,” the lyrics, “Stay by your side.. Wherever you go,” best represents the relationship Hassan has with Amir.

“Kids,” Current Joys
I chose this quote to symbolize the game that Amir and Hassan play as kite runners. 
Amir describes Hassan’s innocence, saying, “That was the thing with Hassan. He was so goddamn pure, you always felt like a phony around him.” To best represent the boy’s innocence that is associated with kite running I really loved the song “Kids.” I wish I could directly quote the entire song, because of how much I feel like it reminds me of Amir’s point of view. 

]]> 2022-03-11 04:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2089798148 DJ https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2107445088 Hassan: Why have you never revealed to Amir how you find the kites? I would think that having trusting him so much, Amir would have a good idea of what is happening. Do you not know why you can predict the kite's path so easily?

Amir: Why does being cruel to Hassan amuse you?

Baba: Are you aware of Amir's efforts to please you? Is there a higher priority in Hassan that prevents you from paying attention to Amir?
]]> 2022-03-22 12:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2107445088 DJ https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2107485921 I chose the song Never by Mag.Lo Stalemate by Love-Sadkid. Even though they are love songs, it expresses how much Amir likes to write. The verse in Stalemate, "And I'm nervous that maybe you'll just realize your worth, Notice I'm just a chore and you're a gift to this earth" embodies how Amir sees Hassan's innocence and devotion to him.



I chose the song]]> 2022-03-22 13:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/burkeme1/jizykua3gfdvfzoo/wish/2107485921