Good or Bad

In your opinion, did the ending disappoint you in it's vague and open ending? Or were you satisfied by how it was ended?

What Would You Do?

If you were in Zaman's (orphanage director) shoes, would you have chosen to sell one child to save nine others, or would you refuse? Is the totalitarian way of thinking acceptable in this case? Is there a moral obligation to sell the one child in order to save nine others?

I think that the totalitarian way of thinking is essential in times of war. One must think of the best for a community (orphanage) rather than a single individual.

Redemption

Amir seems to truly be sorry for the way he treated Hassan. Do you think that by saving Sohrab and wanting him to live with him and Soraya he has been redeemed for his "past sins" as he puts it? If not what else does he need to do?

Going Back

If you were in Amir's shoes do you think that you would have the courage and guts to go back to Kabul and face the Taliban? Would you have gone further than the orphanage or just stopped there and went back home?

Kite Runner

Do you really think that Amir is a honorable person?

Reminder

I deleted all posts that had nothing to do with The Kite Runner or World Lit in general. While I encourage you to have your political debates, this is not the space in which to do it. The latest question by Joe Brown is what I am looking for: it is about the novel, it asks your own reaction, and it is relevant. Please limit your discussions to these sorts of topics.

The Management

What if

If you were Amir would you have helped Hassan in that incident in the alley. After he has helped you or wouls you stay back and let it happen?