The Kite Runner (1)

Novel Study Paragraph # 1 

While reading the novel select one quotation which “strikes” you and write it down. Include a proper reference to the quotation you select. 

Example: “But he's not my friend! I almost blurted. He's my servant." (Hosseini, 2003, p.44)

The reason for selecting a specific quotation should be because it… 

Annoys you…

Angers you…

Inspires you…

Frustrates you…

Makes you think…

Confuses you…

Reminds you…

1. Copy verbatim the quotation and reference accordingly. State which of the above apply to the selected quotation.
2. Tie the quotation to the story in such a way as to give a bit of background to it.
3. In a clearly structured paragraph respond to the quotation with an explanation about why the quotation addresses one of the above concerns. (topic sentence, developing sentences and concluding sentence)

 

Example: When Amir, in Hosseini's novel, The Kite Runner, utters these immortal words, "But he's not my friend! I almost blurted. He's my servant."“(Hosseini, 2003, p.44)   I shudder to think of the depth to which his betrayal might go. Amir is immediately portrayed by his words as a coward. To save himself from the imminent beating that Assef and his two henchmen are about to lay on him, Amir is willing to distance himself from his bosum friend, Hassan. Amir has detailed the strength of the bond between himself and Hassan but he has also hinted at a betrayal, although I dont think this is the betrayal to which he has alluded. I wonder, also, whether Hassan is thinking of saving himself, or if a life of servitude has conditioned him to be brave. To Amir's credit, he does not utter the words that he thinks, and this might be what saves his relationship, becasue certainly he could easily align himself with the bullies and ensure Hassan's unfortunate fate. As suspense increases, I will read on to find out what form Amir's eventual betrayal takes and how this affects their relationship.