Thursday 8/13/15 Essay Exam for Kite Runner 

Choose one of the following essay questions for your in-class essay exam.  You will have 45 minutes to brainstorm, outline and write an essay that answers one of the following questions. This essay exam is due at the end of the period today.

1. In many works of literature, authors include characters who make mistakes. Sometimes these characters learn a lesson from their mistakes, and other times they do not. Decide what Amir’s mistake is, analyze how he reacts to his mistake, and why he reacts this way.


2. The strong underlying force of this novel is the relationship between Amir and Hassan. Discuss their friendship. Why is Amir afraid to be Hassan’s true friend? Why does Amir constantly test Hassan’s loyalty? Why does he resent Hassan? After the kite running tournament, why does Amir no longer want to be Hassan’s friend? What major themes does the nature of their friendship explore?


3. In great literature, no scene of violence exists for its own sake. In a well-organized essay, explain how a violent scene in The Kite Runner contributes to the meaning of the complete work.

HW=
1. Late Kite Runner (Or alternate novel) Summer HW Essays due tomorrow Friday 8/14
2. Signed syllabus due tomorrow Friday 8/14
3. "Richard Cory" memorization due Monday 8/17