Kite Runner Study Guide

How old was the narrator when he became 'what he is today'?

12 years old

Who is Amir?

Narrator of the book

Who is Baba?

Amir’s father

Who is Hassan?

Amir’s servant and later learned he is also Amir’s half-brother

Who is Ali?

Baba’s servant

Who is Rahim Khan?

Baba's close friend and mentor to Amir, plays a pivotal role in Amir's journey of redemption

What happened to Amir’s mother (Sophia)?

She died giving birth to Amir

What happened to Hassan’s mother (Sanuabar)?

She ran off with a clan of traveling singers and dancers (whorish behavior)

What is the significance of the kite-flying tournament?

It serves as a pivotal moment in Amir's relationship with Baba, showcasing Amir's desire for his father's approval and the beginning of his journey toward guilt and redemption.

What are the Hazara?

The lower class of society in Afghanistan, often marginalized and discriminated against due to their ethnic background and Shia Muslim faith.

What are the Pashtuns?

The dominant ethnic group in Afghanistan, often holding political and social power over the Hazaras.

What does the narrator seem to foreshadow at the end of chapter 2?

A divide between Pashtuns and Hazara.

Who says this quote? 'A boy who won’t stand up for himself becomes a man who can’t stand up to anything.'

Baba