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jinxiemichelle
jinxiemichelle
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High School - 12th Grade

What does the work mean? How worthwhile is the work?

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Posted by jinxiemichelle on Wednesday October 15, 2008 at 12:56 PM and tagged with the kite runner, theme and universal elements.

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  1. cmccormick13
    cmccormick13 Teacher
    Middle School

    When you ask what the work means, I assume you're asking about the theme of the story.  I think there are a few -

    Mr. Hosseini addresses the relationship between Amir and her father, and Amir's struggle to earn acceptance from his father.

    It's also about atonement Amir trying to make amends for the wrongs he committed early on in his friendship with Hassan when he witnessed Hassan's assault and did nothing to help him.

    The work is worthwhile because it addresses powerful themes in an extremely relevant setting that is currently at the center of the world's attention.

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    Posted by cmccormick13 on Saturday October 25, 2008 at 1:51 PM