The Kite Runner Rhetorical Analysis

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1. Tell me about the phone call. Rahim Khan who is friends with Amir called from Pakistan, Rahim wanted Amir to see him. Rahim tells Amir that there is a way to be good again. “Two” 2. Tell me about Hazaras. The Hazaras is an ethnic group of Shi'a Muslims.They are Mogul descendants , and they look like chinese people. 3. Tell me about Pashtuns. The Pashtuns is an ethnic group of Sunni muslims. The Pashtuns persecuted the Hazaras. “Three” 4. Tell me about Baba. Baba is Amir’s father. He has a thick beard, curly brown hair. He is six foot five inches tall. He is impossible to ignore. He decided to build an orphanage when Amir was five. 5. Discuss Baba’s feelings about Amir. Baba is ashamed of Amir. He is ashamed of Amir because he likes to read and write stories. He wants Amir to play soccer. He also wants Amir to learn to stand up for himself. “Four” 6. Tell me about Ali. Ali is an orphan. His parents got called by two brothers. Ali and Baba grew up together. His legs were crippled by polio. 7. Discuss the events surrounding Amir writing his first short story. Amir and Hassan throw pebbles at goats. Amir reads stories to Hassan. Amir plays pranks on Hassan. Amir and Hassan share a favorite story. Amir tells Hassan a made up story. His made up story is what got him to write his first short story. “Five” 8. How did the …show more content…

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