The Kite Runner Discussion Questions
Group Members :
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The novel begins” I became what I am today at the age of twelve…” To
what is Amir referring? Is his assertion entirely true? What other
factors helped to form his character?
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What parallels can be seen between Amir and Hassan’s and Baba and
Ali’s relationships?
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It is Amir’s dearest wish to please his father. What fuels this wish?
How does his relationship with is father change after he wins the kite
flying tournament?
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What is the significance of the title?
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The strong underlying force of this novel is the relationship between
Amir and Hassan. Discuss their friendship using examples from the
book.
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How are women’s roles different is Afghanistan and the USA?
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Amir’s confrontation with Assef in Wazir Akar Khan marks an
important turning point in the novel. Why does the author have Amir,
Assef, and Sorhab all come together in this way?
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When Amir finds out that Baba has lied to him about Hassan he
realizes that “as it turned out, Baba and I were more alike than I’d
ever known.” How does this make Amir feel about his father?
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What did you learn about Afghanistan from reading this story?
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How is their experience typical of the immigrant experience in
America? How is it a-typical?
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Do you feel that Amir redeemed himself in the end?
On the drive to Kabul, Farid says to Amir “You’ve always been a
tourist here, you just didn’t know it” What is Farid implying?
What is the function of irony in this novel?
Why is Baba disappointed by Amir’s decision to become a write?
How does Afghanistan change under the Taliban? How does Amir’s
life change when they come to power?
Discuss how the relationship between Amir and Baba changed once
they moved to America.