https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj Instructions: Post your thesis in your group's column by the end of class on Tuesday, March 16 .By the beginning of class on Friday, March 19, rate and respond to each of the questions below for each person in your small group. Consider the following criteria: 1. Is the thesis debatable or arguable (not a statement of fact)? Has the writer moved beyond plot fact or character analysis to create a thematic claim? What suggestions can you offer? 2. Is it interesting or worthy? Why or why not? 3. Can they support it with rich and concrete examples from the text? 4. Is the wording clear and concise? en-us 2021-03-15 12:44:33 UTC 2021-03-19 13:23:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f451.png https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315865349 In Khaled Hosseini's novel The Kite Runner, the progression of Baba and Amir's relationship (as they age) reveals growth in their individual maturity levels, thus exposing stereotypical father-son relationships do not truly exist. 

"as they age" is in parentheses because i am not sure if i want/need to include it ... what do you guys think?

]]> 2021-03-16 14:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315865349 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315873843 In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, the character development of Amir and his relationship with Hassan demonstrate that while his shame (that came from a place of selfishness and jealousy) brought out the worst in him, his guilt led him to think about how his actions affected others and gave him a chance at redemption.

(A person's guilt can cause them to take accountability for their actions. A person's shame only makes them feel sorry for themselves.)

I am trying to introduce the focus on the difference between shame and guilt in The Kite Runner, but I don't want my thesis to be too complicated or lengthy. What do you guys suggest?  ]]> 2021-03-16 14:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315873843 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315908022 In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, Sohrab's simultaneous manifestation as a symbol of redemption and guilt for Amir illustrates that redemptive actions don’t result in freedom from guilt.]]> 2021-03-16 14:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315908022 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315911063 In Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, racial tensions are emphasized by way of parallelism between defenseless animals and the Hazara people, a strategy employed by the Pashtuns not to uphold tradition, rather to protect against a threat to their own power.]]> 2021-03-16 14:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315911063 shannon_jenkins2 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315913147 In Khaled Hosseini's novel, The Kite Runner, the juxtaposition of Assef's, Hassan's, and Amir's childhood with the challenges during and as a result of war presents the definition of individual morality. Ultimately, the characters' childhoods and growth illustrates that the definition of morals in childhood determines whether history will or will not repeat itself. 

I'd really appreciate any advice you guys have on how I could condense this into 1 sentence. Ideally, I'd like different wording for "history will or will not repeat itself" but I'm stumped. Any ideas? Thank you both so much!]]> 2021-03-16 14:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315913147 sarahzcv20 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315913468
Throughout The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini's depiction of Amir's development from selfishness to selflessness demonstrates that the most effective way to grow and seek closure beyond hardship comes from one's ability to accept their problems. ]]> 2021-03-16 14:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315913468 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315935930 In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini the guilt that Amir, Baba and Rahim Khan deal with demonstrates that guilt leads to redemption. ]]> 2021-03-16 14:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315935930 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315944785 Baba's actions seem straightforward at the beginning, but they gain hidden depth once baba's guilt and parallels with Amir are understood, illustrating how actions can be interpreted as - and are driven by - countless factors at the same time.]]> 2021-03-16 14:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315944785 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315944863 In Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, and adult Amir seeks redemption in the ruins of his and Hassan’s childhood relationship, demonstrating that the wisdom of time breeds remorse for past failures. ]]> 2021-03-16 14:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315944863 natasha_sachar https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315954931 In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, due to rigid underlying social rules, those who prioritized how they are perceived to others as opposed to prioritizing those around them ultimately ended up in the best position.]]> 2021-03-16 14:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315954931 travis_kimball https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315955632 Through his reliance on a higher power, Amir’s repentance through physical violence, and sacrificial lamb imagery in The Kite Runner, Hosseini puts emphasis on the willingness of humans to escape from guilt, who sacrifice their rationality for short-term relief from their problems. 

How can I make my thesis flow better so that my thesis can be communicated more efficiently?

]]> 2021-03-16 14:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315955632 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315962137 In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, Amir's dependency on his privilage to survive during tumultuous times reveals his unrelenting childishness, thus exemplifying the idea how redemption is never truly achieved until (fundamental change occurs) (truly escapes their past)…. I am struggling on the last part because I want to add something about how because Amir was childish he wasn't able to redeem himself  ]]> 2021-03-16 14:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315962137 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315976011 In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, Amir and Assef's mistreatment of Hassan reflects the prejudice against Hazaras, demonstrating that those with greater priveleges will use their power to exploit those below them. ]]> 2021-03-16 14:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1315976011 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1316059431 In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, the contrast of Amir's motives in his relationships with Baba and Hassan illustrates the innate desire to feel superior to others around us. 

I feel like it's worded weirdly and I don't really like my greater thematic claim but I can't figure out a way to make it more explicit and coherent.]]> 2021-03-16 14:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1316059431 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1317592601 In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, the parallelism between Amir and Baba's ways that they handle guilt indicates that a lack of discussion about mental health in a family can create overlying issues that stays with a person all their lives. (Definitely will try and reword this)]]> 2021-03-16 19:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1317592601 https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1317694801 In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, guilt manifests itself in a unique way for each character causing an instinctive fight or flight reaction which will either end their guilt or prolong it.]]> 2021-03-16 19:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/allyson_buie/scmkly111cedokfj/wish/1317694801