The Kite Runner Rhetorical Analysis

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

government change?
Afghanistan became a republic. Daoud Khan took over the government.
9. Tell me about Assef.
Assef is the son of Baba’s friend. His family lives a few streets south of Amir’s home. His brass knuckles makes him known to others. He has blond hair and blue eyes. His nickname is the Ear Eater.
“Six”
10. Why does Amir love winter?
Amir loves winter because school is shut down. He can play cards with Hassan during this time. He can watch free Russian movies at the Cinema park. He can also fly kites during this time.
11. Explain what is a kite runner.
A person who runs after a kite when it is cut. When a kite runner has their hands on a kite no one else can take it from them.
“Seven”
12. Explain why the boys have bloody hands.
The boys have bloody hands from holding the sharp string.
13. Explain a few reasons (at least three) why Amir runs away from the alley and abandons Hassan?
Amir runs away from the alley because he saw Hassan getting raped by Assef. He was afraid of getting hurt. He was a coward. He is afraid of Assef.
“Eight”
14. Discuss a few (at least three) ways that Amir succeeds in avoiding Hassan.

15. Describe what happens when Amir and Hassan go up the hill to the old cemetery.

16. Describe Amir’s birthday party.

17. What sight does Amir say that he will never forget. Why does it upset him so?

Vocabulary
For vocabulary, define the word (the way that it is being used in the book), then write a sentence, using the vocabulary word, that relates in some way to the characters, plot, setting, author, or conflicts in the book.

Think of your sentences as a form of note-taking on the sections you read. If you are good at writing the sentences, they will help you prepare for your reading quizzes. Highlight or bold or underline the word in your sentence and make your sentences at least 10 words long. Do NOT copy and paste definitions out of the dictionary - put them into your OWN words. Delete these vocab instructions when you are

finished.
Formatting:
1. excited, 1 - eager to begin, happy to do it
Ms. Churchill’s students are so very excited to begin reading the novel, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini.

2. grateful, 2 - thankful for having received something of value
At the end of the book, Ms. Churchill’s students will be grateful for having read The Kite Runner, for it is a very powerful book.

1. shard, 3 - A piece of an artifact that is broken
Amir and Hassan as kids reflected sunlight into their neighbor’s homes using a shard of mirror.
2. reveries, 8- A daydream
Sanaubar has hips and her strides send men into reveries of infidelity.
3. garrulous, 10-Excessively talkative
Hassan is confided to a neighbor’s servant by the garrulous midwife.
4. caracul, 14- A type of sheep
Baba was standing outside the main entrance of the new building wearing a caracul hat.
5. zakat, 15- Alms given to sacred law, A way to secure blessings for a person’s possessions
Amir’s mullah lectured him about the virtues of zakat and taught him about Islam.
6. hadj, 15- A pilgrimage that all muslims are expected to make.
Amir’s mullah taught him the duty of hadj and verses from the koran.
7. Inshalla, 33- God willing
Hassan said to Amir someday Inshallah you will be a great writer.
8. coup d’etat, 36- a seizure of power from the government.
The communist coup d’etat brought the start to a new revolution.
9. panjpar, 57- A card game
Amir and Hassan sat around and played a game of panjpar.
10. morose, 61- ill tempered, gloomy
Ahmad Zahir has a morose stance when he is at parties.
11. chapan, 61- A coat worn during the winter.
Hassan is wearing black boots with a green chapan during the winter.
12. ayat, 62- Miracle, verses of the koran
During class Amir muttered a Koran ayat and then took a deep breath.
13. diniyat, 62- religious
Amir at school is required to take a diniyat class.

14. mantu, 65- A sheep stomach that is filled with rice.
Amir can smell the steamed mantu on the rooftops and open doors.
15. thwart, 77- to prevent
Amir had to thwart the answer to what he should have done at the Hassan incident.
16. laaf, 84-
17. periphery, 88
18. interlude, 93
19. pari, 98
20. namaz, 99