- How is Hassan's dream of the lake and the monster important?
- p.71 - What has he really won? Why is this winning the greatest moment of his life? "I was a hero."
- The worst moment of his life - p 78 - 83 What is dissociation? Where is it that Amir retreats to? What thoughts keep him from remaining present at the scene of the crime?
- We can all agree that rape is wrong. What about rape as a symbol - Rape in the news http://goodmenproject.com/ethics-values/a-letter-to-my-son-about-consent/ - Rape of boys in Afghanistan http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/brinkley/article/Afghanistan-s-dirty-little-secret-3176762.php - reacting to any of this, would make for excellent journal topics.
- What happens at home afterwards? Silence, the trip, he says it, insomnia...
- "Have you ever thought about getting new servants?" What is Amir up to?
- The Pomegranate Exchange - p98
- The Birthday Party - what happens?99- 106
- Chapter Nine - the money and the watch p.110 WHY?
- Chapter Ten - escaping the country - what are the most memorable scenes?
Quiz - Read this poem and write a short response to the following question. How is Hassan like the lamb? How does this make him noble and good? How does this quality also make him weak? Use at least three specific examples from the book. A paragraph response.
The Lamb
Little Lamb who made thee
Dost thou know who made thee
Gave thee life & bid thee feed.
By the stream & o'er the mead;
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing wooly bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice!
Little Lamb who made thee
Dost thou know who made thee
Little Lamb I'll tell thee,
Little Lamb I'll tell thee!
He is called by thy name,
For he calls himself a Lamb:
He is meek & he is mild,
He became a little child:
I a child & thou a lamb,
We are called by his name.
Little Lamb God bless thee.
Little Lamb God bless thee.
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