Introduction:

First novel written in English

by an Afghan Khaled Hosseini

Title is derived from an old

Afghan hobby Gudiparan
Bazi or Kite Flying

Based on discrimination due

to religion and ethnic identity
Characters:
Amir the main character;
narrator

Hassan Amirs best friend;

servant

Baba Amirs father;

wealthy Afghani

Rahim Khan Babas best

friend and business partner;
an uncle to Amir

Ali Hassans father

Themes:
A Character is Destiny
A Collective Societies versus
Individual Societies
Mans Inhumanity To Man
The Fragile Relationship Between
Fathers and Sons
Loyalty and Devotion
Strength of Character
The Discrimination, Bigotry, and
Class Structure of Afghan Society
Essential Questions:
Is it ever appropriate or necessary
to remain a silent witness when
someone is being hurt (physically or
emotionally)?

Is it possible to agreed (make

amends) for our wrongdoings?

Do we have an obligation to be
loyal and truthful to our friends and
family members?
Conclusion:
The kite runner leaves one feelings, a terrible
sadness of Afghan people.
Afghan have suffered at the hand of foreign
invaders and their own peoples throughout the
history of Afghanistan particularly in last 30
years.
The Taliban instituted cruel and inhumane
treatment of those who opposed them in order
to solidify their power over Afghanistans citizens