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Now What?

You have under 3 months left in your high-school careers. After those 3 months, you are effectively a "young adult" (whether you like it or not!!). As a young adult, answer the following questions reflecting on where you are in life and where you think you may like to go: 1. Looking back on your teen years to this point, what has been the most relevant life lesson, or lessons, you have learned? Explain. Who or what taught it to you? 2. In what ways are you most confident in yourself as you leave this American rite of passage (high school) and set out on whatever your next stage of life is? Explain specifically. 3. In what ways are least confident, or insecure, in yourself as you set forth? Explain specifically. 4. The million dollar question: What will your day look like in 7 months? What are you doing in your life next September? Are you happy? Are you prepared to be living whatever existence you'll be living? Explain.

The Moral of Our Story

What is our society's greatest moral strength? Why do you think so? What is our society's greatest moral failing? Why do you think so?

Full Circle

Respond to the following discussion prompts specifically and thoroughly. Use actual details from the novel to explain/support your reasoning. 1. What is your opinion of Amir now, at the conclusion on the novel? How has your opinion or respect of Amir changed or developed since the beginning? 2. Explain the significance and symbolism of Amir running the kite for Sohrab at the end of the novel. How does this represent a "full circle" in Amir's life? 3. Would Baba be proud of Amir now? Explain why or why not. 4. What is your opinion of the novel as a whole? Explain your likes, dislikes, connections, etc.

Good Again?

Describe Amir's life in America. Has it been successful? Fulfilling? After chapter 16, what are your thoughts on Amir's struggle with his own guilt at this point in the novel? How has your opinion changed about him since he was a boy in Kabul? Do you think he can "be good again?" Why or why not?

Hassan, the Kite Runner

At the end of chapter 7, Amir witnesses the attack and rape of Hassan after Hassan has run down the final kite of the tournament for Amir. Why doesn't Hassan give Assef the kite? Why doesn't Amir step in or help? What is Amir thinking as he witnesses this horrible act of abuse? Discuss your opinion of Amir's actions AND your opinions of Hassan and his actions.

Merely Amir?

Discuss your initial thoughts on Amir, our narrator, so far in the story. How do you feel about how he views his father? How would you characterize/describe how he views/treats Hassan? Is he a "likable" or relatable character for you so far? Why or why not?

Give Some Thanks

What are 5 things in your life that you are thankful for? Why? Also, what are five things in life you are thankful YOU DON'T HAVE? Why?