Kite Runner Unit
Log #3
Topic 1:
“ ‘You’re a lucky Hazara,’ Assef said, taking a step toward Hassan. ‘Because today, it’s only going to
cst you that blue kite. A fair deal, boys, isn’t it?’
‘More than fair,’ Kamal said.
Even from where I was standing, I could see the fear creeping into Hassan’s eyes, but he shook his head.
‘Amir agha won the tournament and I ran this kite for him. I ran it fairly. This is his kite.’
‘A loyal Hazara. Loyal as a dog,’ Assef said.
Kamal’s laugh was a shrill, nervous sound.
‘But before you sacrifice yourself for him, think about this: Would he do the same for you? Have you
ever wondered why he never includes you in games when he has guests? Why he only plays with you when no
one else is around? I’ll tell you why, Hazara. Because to him, you’re nothing but an ugly pet. Something he can
kick when he’s angry. Don’t ever fool yourself and think you’re something more.’
‘Amir agha and I are friends,’ Hassan said. He looked flushed.
‘Friends?’ Assef said, laughing. ‘You pathetic fool! Someday you’ll wake up from your little fantasy
and learn just how good of a friend he is. Now, bas!Enough of this. Give us the kite”
1. Reread the passage closely.
2. Annotate the passage for connotative diction and important details that reveal something
about Assef, Amir, or Hassan.
3. Then, thoroughly answer the question below, using textual evidence in your answer. You
should have a paragraph at least.
Assef tells Hassan that he is nothing more than a pet to Amir. Is this true? Or are they really friends, as
Hassan says they are in the passage above? Using textual evidence from previous chapters (see below),
answer this question based on what you know about their relationship and Amir from the first seven
chapters.
Textual evidence:
page 11 – second half of page
bottom of 23
1st 3 paragraphs on page 29
3rd paragraph on 41
54 – 7th indentation
58 – first half of page
bottom of 69
73 – 5th indentation “I opened my mouth…”
Write your group’s answer on the back.
Kite Runner Unit
Log #3
Topic 2:
“Assef flinched. He began to take a step back, stopped. ‘Last chance, Hazara.’
Hassan’s answer was to cock the arm that held the rock.
‘Whatever you wish.’ Assef unbuttoned his winter coat, took it off, folded it slowly and deliberately. He
placed it against the wall.
I opened my mouth, almost said something. Almost. The rest of my life might have turned out
differently if I had. But I didn’t. I just watched. Paralyzed.
Assef motioned with his hand, and the other two boys separated, forming a half circle, trapping Hassan
in the alley.
‘I’ve changed my mind,’ Assef said. ‘I’m letting you keep the kite, Hazara. I’ll let you keep it so it will
always remind you of what I’m about to do.’
Then he charged. Hassan hurled the rock. It struck Assef in the forehead. Assef yelped as he flung
himself at Hassan, knocking him to the ground. Wali and Kamal followed.
I bit on my fist. Shut my eyes.’ ”
1. Reread the passage closely.
2. Annotate the passage for connotative diction and important details that reveal something
about Assef, Amir, or Hassan.
3. Then, thoroughly answer the question below, using textual evidence in your answer. You
should have a paragraph at least.
Amir stands and watched the scene in the alley unfold, doing and saying nothing. What does this reveal
about him?What do you suppose are his reasons for not intervening on Hassan’s behalf? Using textual
evidence from previous chapters (see below), answer this question based on what you know about their
relationship and Amir from the first seven chapters.
Textual evidence:
Page 9 – large paragraph
2nd half of page 11
page 41 to the top half of 43 (scene with Amir, Hassan, and Assef)
the first three quotes on RJ#2 (p. 54-55)
Write your group’s answer on the back.