The Kite Runner
Theme Connection
Learning Objective
Students will examine the first 7 chapters of
The Kite Runner; highlighting significant
quotes that they determine align with
various themes. Finally, students will write
a connection piece as to what they believe
the author is stating about each theme given
the quote that they supply.
Themes
On your own sheet of paper write down the following:
In the first seven chapters of the novel, try to find at least one text
detail per chapter for each theme.
**Not all themes will show up in each chapter, but you should be
able to find multiple themes within each chapter.
Themes
Betrayal/redemption
Father/son
Becoming a man/honor
Motherhood
Loyalty
Brothers
Race/class
Religion
Hassan- as a symbol
Example
Chapter 1
Theme
Redemption
Rahim Khan
"You can be good
again."(pg. 1)
Connection
Amir is so troubled by an incident that
occurred as a child that he is still holding on
to his past. He feels a need to try to make
things right, and the statement by Rahim
Khan only reinforces a need for
redemption.