Name: ________________________________
Mrs. Lutz
September 23, 2014
English AP IV
Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner: A Socratic Seminar
What is Socratic Seminar? Socratic seminar is a class discussion, following the Socratic
method, which aids students in reaching a deeper analysis of a text or concept by questioning and
working to define certain terms.
Essential Questions: Redemption is the act of atonement for guilt. To what extent is redemption
for past wrongs possible?
Complete the Additional Questions & Your Questions sections below to aid you in bringing
relevant material to class discussion. These questions and responses should be prepared in
advance in HARD COPY for Wednesday, September 24, either printed or handwritten.
Additional Questions:
Question One: How should a reader interpret the title The Kite Runner? Cite proof from the
text.
Question Two: Is Rahim Khan correct when he says, “true redemption is…when guilt leads to
good” (Hosseini 302)? Why or why not?
Questions Three: How is Foster’s How to Read Literature Like a Professor applicable to The
Kite Runner? Choose one specific example to raise in discussion.
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Question Four: Evaluate to what extent each of the following characters attained redemption
from “No Redemption” to “Complete Redemption.” How were these characters able to
redeem their past wrongs?
No Redemption (0)………………………………………………Complete Redemption (5)
Baba
Amir
Soraya
Sanaubar
Assef
Question Five: Is it possible for society to redeem past wrongs, such as with the Holocaust or
slavery? Is it possible for individuals who committed morally heinous acts to seek out
redemption? How important are suffering, sacrifice, good works, etc., to their goal?
Your Questions:
Write down at least three discussion questions that you might introduce to the group.
Remember, good discussion questions are open-ended. Good discussion questions produce more
than just yes/no answers, or answers that are easily found in the book. Tip: Look over your
annotations to enrich your discussion! Please note that you may include one question from the
“Readers Guide” located at the back of the book.
First Question:
Second Question:
Third Question:
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