THE KITE RUNNER Arizona Theatre Company Play Guide 1
THE KITE RUNNER Arizona Theatre Company Play Guide 1
THE KITE RUNNER Arizona Theatre Company Play Guide 1
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<strong>THE</strong> <strong>KITE</strong> <strong>RUNNER</strong><br />
DISCUSSION<br />
a big deal to the Taliban that an ethnic Hazara family are living alone in Baba and<br />
Amir’s house in Kabul How does this reflect the differences between the ethnic<br />
Pashtun and ethnic Hazara seen earlier in the play Do you think social class matters<br />
in the United States Why or why not How is this similar to or different from the<br />
issues of social class found in The Kite Runner<br />
12. Given the discussion about the importance of blood relationship and adoption that<br />
takes place in the play, how do you think that General Taheri felt about Amir and<br />
Soraya’s adoption of Sohrab<br />
13. Based on the ending of the play, do you think that Sohrab and Amir will mend<br />
their relationship Do you think that Sohrab adjusts to life in the United States and<br />
overcomes the horrible things that happened to him in Afghanistan and Pakistan<br />
Use examples from the play to support your position.<br />
Related Assignments for Post-Performance<br />
(Based on the Language Arts State Standards)<br />
Compare and contrast the social structures of Amir’s life in Afghanistan vs. those he<br />
encounters in America. The play depicts Afghanistan, both the privileged world of Amir’s<br />
childhood and the stricken country under the Taliban. How does it differ from ideas that<br />
you may already have had about Afghanistan What cultural differences become evident<br />
in the American passages of the novel How easy do the Afghans find it to settle in the<br />
U.S.<br />
Could the story of The Kite Runner exist without the social class difference between Amir<br />
and Hassan Make a case, using specific plot points found in the play and historical facts<br />
to ground your argument.<br />
Explore the way in which courage is portrayed in the novel. What constitutes true<br />
bravery What are the key moments when characters are brave and who is the bravest<br />
character, if any Use specific examples from the text to support your argument.<br />
Examine what it means to be American in the play. Compare how different characters<br />
see America. Is there one perspective that comes across most definitively Some<br />
characters you may want to consider: Amir, Baba, General Taheri, Omar Faisal, Farid.<br />
Make a list of instances in the story where someone is forgiven. What constitutes true<br />
forgiveness Why is forgiveness so important You may want to consider moments<br />
between Hassan and Amir, Baba and Hassan, Amir and Sohrab, General Taheri and<br />
Soraya, and Amir and himself.<br />
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