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Post by Taylor Mahoney on Apr 2, 2020 2:29:40 GMT
Chapter 7 was a very emotional and upsetting chapter. It made me feel sorry for Hassan because Amir completely threw his childhood friend under the bus just to please his father. This also made me lose some respect for Amir. This made me think that Amir is selfish because he let his friend get raped for his own good. I don't think it should be removed from schools at all. Overall, it's a good lesson to learn and we can't be sheltered from these events because these are real events and we shouldn't act like stuff like this doesn't happen because it's a real issue and more light needs to be brought to it.
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Post by Peter Pham on Apr 2, 2020 2:51:52 GMT
How I feel for Amir and Hassan is very sad. I do not think any differently of the characters. I do not think any differently of them because when they retrieved the kite, they were out numbered. If Amir was to jumped in and try to help Hassan, he would've been a victim with him. I do not think it should be ban from public high school. I do not think it should be ban from public high schools because the scene could help the teen in becoming mature. Exposing the scene like this, could help them how to handle a such disturbing topic when going out in the real world.
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Post by Takoda Sellers on Apr 2, 2020 3:03:44 GMT
I feel very disappointed in Amir as cliche` as that sounds because he had all of the opportunity to change Hassan's life and make him a closer friend but he let those boys change his life for the worse (and he only did it to save him from probably getting beat up). I don't know what feelings I have for Hassan; I feel a weird mix of him not opening up but I can understand why and a sickening pride for not "putting this on anyone else's shoulders" (servant?).i think of them both as changed into a sad time in their lives. I think that Amir will look happy but hold the guilt with him forever. Hassan will forever be changed by this as Amir alluded to earlier in the novel. Lastly, I think that the novel should not be banned from schools because I think that this subject matter should get out there because for me at least it was extremely powerful and changed my view on some things.
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Post by Francis Kernan on Apr 2, 2020 5:33:30 GMT
The events that happened in chapter 7 did not change how I think about Amir and Hassan. Although the scenario that the two were put in was one that possibly could have been avoided, chances are that an attempt to do so would end up worse off for one or both of them. I feel that if things like this were never discussed with children, and parents chose to censor and hide the bad part of the world from children and only provided a biased learning environment, no progress in the world would ever be made towards the better. Therefore, the book should remain in schools.
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Post by Samantha Matthews on Apr 2, 2020 12:56:01 GMT
These events made me feel pity for Amir and Hassan. However, they did not change the way I think of the characters. From shallow judgement, it would make sense to dislike to dislike Amir for doing nothing. I do not blame Amir for doing nothing because taking into consideration that he is just a kid, his actions make sense. I still feel the same about the two characters and their dynamic. This novel should still be taught in schools because the adult subjects help for children to learn more about the harsh topics of the real world they are often protected from.
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Post by liambas on Apr 2, 2020 15:16:37 GMT
I think that Chapter 7 is a hard chapter to read, but is important especially for high schoolers. Removing the Kite Runner because of the contents within this chapter and the book doesn't make sense because although very serious and uncomfortable topics are put in the lime light, we're not little children anymore. We can't be protected from these topics forever because sadly life and the world aren't a perfect place and Chapter 7 is a good example of how far blatant hate can go. I feel horrible for Hassan and immediately hate Amir's guts. The fact he didn't even try to comfort him doesn't sit well with me.
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Post by Shawn Hammond Block:3 on Apr 2, 2020 15:37:13 GMT
The events happening in chapter 7 were quite strong, and these events make feel that Amir should have to make a move when those kids attacked Hassan in the alley, and I also feel that Hassan did the right thing by saving the kite but at what level, that was only a kite in comparison of what the bullies did to Hassan, I feel that Hassan did not have to do what he did to save the kite, and I think different about the characters in a way that Amir should have done something about Hassan like Hassan did in an early fight that happens, and I think something different about Amir because he let the bullies attack Hassan in the alley and not protect him like they said they would. I think that the novel should not be ban in public high schools because I think that the high schoolers are old enough to have some respect about the book but also I'm pretty sure they have seen worse things that the parents don't know about.
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Post by jorge torres on Apr 2, 2020 17:04:49 GMT
the event that happened in chapter 7 made me feel bad for Hassan. Yes, I do feel differently with Amir because Hassan was defending Amirs kite and saying that they were good friends and Amir did nothing to help Hassan. No, I don't think that they should ban the book from public schools because this book shows that the world isn't such a happy place
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Post by Annie Alfonso on Apr 2, 2020 19:27:11 GMT
1. I felt really bad for Hassan, he would do anything for Amir and he definitely would've stepped in to help Amir if they were switched. I'm also not happy with how Amir is turning out to be. 2.I see Amir differently, I now know that in situations, he does consider doing the right thing but will end up going with the safe route, safe for him at least. 3. I don't think it should be banned, I think kids should have a second option if they don't want to read it. But I also think the situation in chapter 7 shouldn't be a reason to ban the book from high school classes, more of a reason for us to bring people's attention to how real it is, and how badly sexual assault needs to stop.
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Post by Eddie Valenzuela on Apr 2, 2020 19:45:06 GMT
These events that happened in the chapters were upsetting and not the best to read but it doesn't change my views on the book. I feel like this book does a good job of showing a lot of emotion throughout their characters and I think this event was where the author wanted to provoke emotion and why he included that event. My views don't change on the characters because literally it can happen to anyone at any given time.
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Post by carolgonzs on Apr 3, 2020 1:04:36 GMT
The events made me feel like both of them go through so much and apart from their differences. Amir is a character who I used to think more as a good character, but after his response towards Hassan it made me feel disappointed and sad. They’ve both been friends and I think no one would like their friend to respond to them the way Amir did with Hassan. Moreover I do not believe that this book should be banned at all because it show a us the reality of this world and how we can change it.
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Post by carolgonzs on Apr 3, 2020 1:05:13 GMT
By: Carolina Gonzalez The events made me feel like both of them go through so much and apart from their differences. Amir is a character who I used to think more as a good character, but after his response towards Hassan it made me feel disappointed and sad. They’ve both been friends and I think no one would like their friend to respond to them the way Amir did with Hassan. Moreover I do not believe that this book should be banned at all because it show a us the reality of this world and how we can change it.[/quote]
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Post by Jessica Jimenez on Apr 3, 2020 16:03:37 GMT
This chapter was truly sad, I feel bad for both Hassan and Amir. They both got put into a terrible situation. Amir could have definitely helped his friend if he was more confident. Though I don't blame him for running away, he was just a kid and got put in a situation and being afraid was just one of his instincts. He knew he could have helped but also knew he could get harmed too. I feel a little different for Amir and I feel bad for Hassan. I don't this book should be banned because I don't think this topic is really mentioned and taught about. It may open eyes to some students that this happens to many people and to anyone. They should know that there are bad people out there and know what they are capable of.
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Post by Kela Fernandez on Apr 5, 2020 22:02:54 GMT
The events in chapter 7 were very disturbing and made me feel horrible for Hassan. I do look at Amir differently, he was one of Hassans best friends and he just stood and watched everything go down, which makes him, not only a bad friend but a horrible human being in general. I don't think I look at Hassan any differently other than with a bit more sympathy. And on banning the book from schools, I don't think it should be an issue, because this is the sad reality that can happen in life and I don't think schools should cover it up. If parents still want to protect their kids from the book, there is always that option to opt out of reading the book.
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Post by ashly brown on Apr 6, 2020 0:05:30 GMT
i don't have sympathy or any specific feelings towards amir, hassan, or any of the other characters in the book. even though chapter 7 has a ton of deep conversation topics and events.. things like violence, rape, etc is everywhere so whether or not students read about it in a single book at school, all of the topics are going to present in their lives anyways. let alone the fact that more attention needs to be brought to these specific topics anyways.. i do agree with evan, that lady in the video has too much time of her hands.
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