2. October 13-15 MEA Week- Monday

3. FOCUS on …. Anyone who has not completed time in the inner circle will be required to be in the middle tomorrow Use the study guide to help you focus on key events in the remaining chapters Come prepared with comments to make and questions to ask Anyone who has not completed time in the inner circle will be required to be in the middle tomorrow Use the study guide to help you focus on key events in the remaining chapters Come prepared with comments to make and questions to ask

4. Sin-Atonement-Redemption ******* "Now, no matter what the mullah teaches, there is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. Do you understand that?“ (Hosseini 29). Examine the actions of Amir throughout the novel. Choose a “sin” he is guilty of committing. Does he attempt to atone for it? If so, how? In the end, does he deserve redemption, to be forgiven?

5. Wounds and Scars: » Wounds/scars are used in this novel to highlight the differences between a character‘s physical appearance and his or her internal reality. It’s a literary tool used by Hosseini to further your perceptions of his characters. » Those characters that are disfigured physically (Hassan, Ali) seem to be internally, morally strong. Those characters that are not disfigured physically( Assef, Baba) are flawed internally. » Where does Amir fit it? » Discuss:

6. October 13-15 MEA Week- Tuesday

7. ESSAY Monday Sin-Atonement-Redemption ******* "Now, no matter what the mullah teaches, there is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. Do you understand that?“ (Hosseini 29). Examine the actions of Amir throughout the novel. Choose a “sin” he is guilty of committing. Does he attempt to atone for it? If so, how? In the end, does he deserve redemption, to be forgiven? Material you may use for the essay: Novel Study guide Notes you took, including your quotes and citations Wounds and Scars: Wounds/scars are used in this novel to highlight the differences between a character‘s physical appearance and his or her internal reality. It’s a literary tool used by Hosseini to further your perceptions of his characters. Those characters that are disfigured physically (Hassan, Ali) seem to be internally, morally strong. Those characters that are not disfigured physically( Assef, Baba) are flawed internally. Where does Amir fit it? Discuss: http://www.online- stopwatch.com/eggtimer- countdown/full-screen/

8. Complete the film The Kite Runner

9. October 13-15 MEA Week- Wednesday

10. ESSAY Monday Sin-Atonement-Redemption ******* "Now, no matter what the mullah teaches, there is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. Do you understand that?“ (Hosseini 29). Examine the actions of Amir throughout the novel. Choose a “sin” he is guilty of committing. Does he attempt to atone for it? If so, how? In the end, does he deserve redemption, to be forgiven? Material you may use for the essay: Novel Study guide Notes you took, including your quotes and citations Wounds and Scars: Wounds/scars are used in this novel to highlight the differences between a character‘s physical appearance and his or her internal reality. It’s a literary tool used by Hosseini to further your perceptions of his characters. Those characters that are disfigured physically (Hassan, Ali) seem to be internally, morally strong. Those characters that are not disfigured physically( Assef, Baba) are flawed internally. Where does Amir fit it? Discuss: http://www.online- stopwatch.com/eggtimer- countdown/full-screen/

11. Complete the film The Kite Runner

12. Comment #1: Describe something they did well: Comment #2: Describe something they could work on for next time: List 3 questions you would like to ask in the “inner circle,” in case you don’t get there: Comment #1: Describe something they did well: Comment #2: Describe something they could work on for next time: List 3 questions you would like to ask in the “inner circle,” in case you don’t get there:

13. » Final FB group, please take the seats in the center circle » Have your book & your study guide » Have a pencil /pen to jot notes if you get ideas of things to say

15. » Discuss the trip into Kabul of Amir and Farid in detail: What do they see and experience? What is learned about characters such as Assef and Sohrab? Draw some parallels between Assef/Hassan, Hassan/Sohrab and Amir’s role in past and current events—any differences? » Discuss the trip into Kabul of Amir and Farid in detail: What do they see and experience? What is learned about characters such as Assef and Sohrab? Draw some parallels between Assef/Hassan, Hassan/Sohrab and Amir’s role in past and current events—any differences? Why might a Taliban official purchase children???

16. How do you see the theme of violence woven throughout the novel in general? » How do you see the theme of violence woven throughout the novel in general? » …throughout the final chapters? How do you see the theme of violence woven throughout the novel in general? » How do you see the theme of violence woven throughout the novel in general? » …throughout the final chapters?

17. » Amir is in the hospital and learns some things from Rahim-discuss: » Why is this quote ironic? Sohrab tells Amir that his father, Hassan, said Amir was "the best friend he ever had“  Amir dreams “symbolically”– explain how these dream items are “symbolic”: Baba marinating lamb; making love with Soraya; a trip to the strawberry fields in Jalalabad with Baba and Hassan; the blood dripping from Hassan's pants after the rape. » Amir is in the hospital and learns some things from Rahim-discuss: » Why is this quote ironic? Sohrab tells Amir that his father, Hassan, said Amir was "the best friend he ever had“  Amir dreams “symbolically”– explain how these dream items are “symbolic”: Baba marinating lamb; making love with Soraya; a trip to the strawberry fields in Jalalabad with Baba and Hassan; the blood dripping from Hassan's pants after the rape.

18. The “Amir and Sohrab” Chapter What do they discuss and share with each other? What is the “big question” Amir asks Sohrab? Discuss the whole process of getting Sohrab to America, including its problems How does this chapter end????? The “Amir and Sohrab” Chapter What do they discuss and share with each other? What is the “big question” Amir asks Sohrab? Discuss the whole process of getting Sohrab to America, including its problems How does this chapter end?????

19. Sum up the final chapter and discuss the symbolism of the kite flying at the end: When Amir asks Sohrab if he wants Amir to run the green kite for him, Amir thinks he sees Sohrab nod. Before he takes off, Amir says to Sohrab, just like Hassan said all those years ago in Kabul, "For you, a thousand times over“—discuss: Sum up the final chapter and discuss the symbolism of the kite flying at the end: When Amir asks Sohrab if he wants Amir to run the green kite for him, Amir thinks he sees Sohrab nod. Before he takes off, Amir says to Sohrab, just like Hassan said all those years ago in Kabul, "For you, a thousand times over“—discuss: “For you a thousand times over…”

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