The Kite Runner. Questions to the film

1)      What do you think of Hassan and Amir’s friendship? Was Amir using Hassan? Why or why not?

2)      Does Amir stand up for himself or Hassan later in the film? How?

3)      What do you think Amir should have done when he saw the boys attacking Hassan? Why do you think he didn’t act?

4)      How do you think Amir felt later? What about Hassan?

5)      Do you think Baba is an honorable and ethical man? Why or why not? What was your opinion of him before he stood up to the soldier who wanted to have sex with the new mother? What about after you found out he slept with the wife of his servant and was Hassan’s father?

6)      Which character do you identify with the most? Why?

7)      Baba states in the film that, “All sins stem from stealing of one form or another.” What do you think of that philosophy?

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8)      What did Rahim Khan mean when he said to Amir, “There is a way to be good again”? Was it important for Amir to redeem himself? Why?

9)      What are the main themes in this story? Why did you choose these themes? Refer to the film. Suggestions: discrimination, redemption, family, nationality.

10)   Describe the main characters – refer to the film.
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