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Post by Joana Hernandez on Mar 31, 2020 19:03:30 GMT
The events that occurred in chapter 7 make me feel remorse for both Hassan and Amir. I understand that Amir was afraid to help which i'm sure a lot of people would agree that it is a very difficult situation especially for a child. I personally don't know how i would react in this type of situation. The Kite Runner should not be removed from high schools as it informs us about real world issues instead of teaching us about fictional things. We cant be taught things that wont prepare us for what happens in this world. Personally I think that is how people become naive because they grow up shielded and don't learn about problems others face.
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Post by Lexx Lauderdale on Mar 31, 2020 19:06:13 GMT
It makes me feel bad for Hassan and because that should never happen to anyone. It doesn’t make me look at anyone differently because the things that happen to you don’t define or change you. I don’t think the book should be removed from schools because these things happen in the real world and you have to deal with them. Parents cannot shelter their kids until they are 18 years old in highschool because if so they will be overwhelmed in the real world
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Post by Matthew Rivera on Mar 31, 2020 19:15:42 GMT
The event’s that happened in this chapter make me feel sad for Hassan and Amir. I can see that Amir was to scared to help him and just being a little kid a lot of people would have acted the same in his position so I don’t thing any thing different of him. I believe the kite runner should not be removed from high schools because it teaches and shows us real world issues that we probably don’t know about.
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Post by celinah soto on Mar 31, 2020 19:17:05 GMT
the things in chapter 7 did not change how i feel about amir and hassan. i feel like it was added to help the reader feel something like empathy. it helps to let you understand that the thought process of someone in that situation deal with the guilt they have in making a decision like that. its a horrible part which helps to make ypu feel bad for hassan. i think that its perfectly fine this book is taught in schools because it helps to show that, that is just a reality in todays society.
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Post by candy ibarra on Mar 31, 2020 20:01:13 GMT
How these events make me feel for Amir is mad and really upset and for Hassan just makes me feel so upset he sounds so nice he didnt deserve to go through all that he went through at all!i do think differently about the characters it makes me feels more bad for Hassan and makes me dislike the main character more.Considering the sad and disturbing subject matter, i don't think that the novel should be banned from being taught in public high schools because like Eric Still said students should not be blocked from things like these.
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Post by Michael deibert on Mar 31, 2020 20:03:27 GMT
The events in chapter 7 when hassan gets jumped and raped and amir just watches instead of helping made me not like amir and I think that he is selfish for putting his fathers approval over a kite, over helping what should be his best friend not his servant.I feel more empathy for hassan as a hazara because all the discrimination hassan has to deal with on a daily basis.I think that this book and section of the book should be allowed in high school.High schoolers are exposed to a lot of controvertial themes and shouldn't be banned from hearing what can happen to other people in different parts of the world.
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Post by Mr. Malloy on Mar 31, 2020 20:03:51 GMT
The events in chapter 7 weighed heavily on my emotions and feelings due to the whirlwind of events. Chapter 7 completely changes my opinion of Amir, he is the dictionary definition of a bystander. Instead of intervening and or helping, he leaves one of his considered best friends out to dry and get raped. It's truly a horrid seen which makes you empathize for Hassan. While I understand the viewpoint in the video that this book should not be read in school, I completely disagree. The books shines light on the imperfect world we live in. If a parent disagrees with letting their child read the book they can opt out, however in my opinion they are just using censorship to portray that nothing wrong ever happens in the world we live in. I agree completely, Tyson. It would certainly be cesorship. Also, I think we shouldn't be afraid to expose young adults to subject matter that is a little mature and uncomfortable... This is the world we live in.
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Post by Maki Ch. on Mar 31, 2020 20:06:40 GMT
After read chapter 7 I felt bad about the Amir and Hassan friendship because, that event will affect really hard to Hassan in his future life. I don’t think something different about them. I already know a little bit about the personality of the characters so, in spite of the catastrophic event , their personalities reacted as I was thinking. I think the book should not be banned from High School students, this is a situation that could happen a lot of times and is in the real world, the cruelty of the event could help to realize student of how act in this kind of situations.
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Post by Brooklyn Sandoval on Mar 31, 2020 20:20:16 GMT
These events made me feel angry, confused, and understanding toward Amir and sorry, proud, and mournful toward Hassan. It is easy to be mad or hateful toward Amir but we also don't understand what it was like for him to see what he did. While I was reading this section I was confused but mostly angered by the way that Amir juts stood there while something so awful was happening to his friend. Not only did he just stand there and do nothing but he also left to gain this affection from his father, believing that Hassan was the price he not only had to pay but was willing to pay. As I continued reading the guilt that strangled Amir was quite horrible. He blamed himself and distanced himself from Hassan when he needed him the most. But I then realized that yes, what Amir did was wrong but he was a kid just as Hassan. He froze in a time of fight or flight. He wanted the love of a father that he felt was never there, he wanted his father to be proud as he always felt he disappointed him. On the other we have Hassan. Arguably the most wholesome character in the book. He is always doing for others and never asks for anything. He lives to see Amir happy and sees no imperfection. I still see Amir as that kid. Yes he was knocked down for a short while but he overcame what had happened to him. He was ready to play and talk with Amir again. I feel sorry for not only Hassan but also Amir in the fact that something was taken from Hassan that he will never get back adjacently with Amir. He will live in that Alley, that memory for the rest of his life.
I do not believe that this book should be banned from schools because all of these scenes that are deemed inappropriate are something kids need to learn. If we shield our kids from scenes that may be hard to swallow they will grow up thinking the world is safe and happy. I hate to pop those parents' bubble but the world is not a Dr.Seuss book. Rape, molestation, vulgar names and language and other such things happen everyday in our society. This book can help kids open their eyes and stay safe or maybe be encouraged to tell their stories if this happened to them. The Opt out system would only prevent the student from gaining knowledge that is necessary to go about their adulthood. Also, depending on the school but, if it is read in their junior year of high school they are most likely 17. What happens when you are 17? Well, you are able to see rated r movies that more than likely are rated r because of nudity, violence, etc. If the student is allowed to see movies that contain the same thing in the book why can't they read it?
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Post by Mr. Malloy on Mar 31, 2020 20:26:32 GMT
Honestly, the parent on youtube has way to much free time if they care this much........ I agree completely, Evan. I'm curious, how would YOUR parents respond?
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Post by Alivia Mckernan on Mar 31, 2020 20:51:20 GMT
The events of chapter 7 have influenced my feelings towards both characters, I dislike Amir now, and feel sadness towards Hassan. These events are not the only parts that make up this book. This novel should not be banned or removed from the school curriculum, as it is a unique story that reveals the dimmer and darker side of what happens in the world. However, students who do not feel comfortable reading the material should be allowed to opt out.
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Post by Melanie Calderon on Mar 31, 2020 21:16:23 GMT
This made me feel sad and Sorrowful for Hassan because hes just a little kid who shouldn't at that age be experiencing things like and disappointed in amir because he didnt help at all, even though him and hassan were super close, in the end that didnt mean anything to him.My views changed for Amir because he changed from the character he was in the beginning into something horriable.I think it shouldnt be banned from Schools because Kids are gonna have to learn about this sooner or later, and im not saying they should at a young age, but this also shows awareness to the action.
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Post by Mason Crabtree on Apr 1, 2020 0:39:16 GMT
These events make me feel very disappointed in amirs actions. Amir could have prevented what happened to Hassan but instead was a bystander. This makes me feel very differently about amir in which he had the ability to help his supposed best friend but instead let something terrible happen to him. Even though these topics are very disturbing i do not believe that this book should be banned from schools. These topics are real situations that happen in our world weather people like it or not. If this book was to be banned all it would do is hide the truth from students, but in the end it would not stop these things from happening it would just hide people from the truth. If this book keeps being taught it can open students eyes to what truly happens in this world and maybe one day allow them to stop it from happening.
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Post by Mr. Malloy on Apr 1, 2020 2:03:48 GMT
What I will say is that I 100% agree that parents need to be notified by teachers when discussing sensitive topics, but I don't think parents should put restrictions on certain these certain events. I also believe that the students should have the right to request another book, espeically if the topics are traumatic to them. My view on this situation is that the students should have the decision whether or not they want to read a certain book with sensitive content. Excellent points made, Lyla. Any suggestions for comparable novels or choices?
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Post by Damaris H on Apr 1, 2020 21:40:54 GMT
1. I honestly feel bad for Hassan, he literally just got raped and got left behind by his 'best friend'. I know it must've been hard on Amir, especially leaving his friend but he is just a kid and was terrified of what could happen to him as well. 2. I would say I feel different about Amir, he had just left his friend to get raped and I feel bad for Hassan truly. 3.I really don't think this book should be banned from schools, yes something terrible happened but this just proves on how our world is really messed up and how people are actually capable of doing such a harmful thing to the others. This book teaches a lot, and it changes your point of view so no, this book should not be banned.
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