Themes from The Kite Runner Themes from The

Themes from The Kite Runner • What do you think are some of themes

Theme: Shame • With partner, discuss the following questions: • What does shame mean?

Theme: Courage • With partner, discuss the following questions: • What is their understanding

Latin Root of Courage • The root of courage is cor: To speak one's

Theme Analysis Graphic Organizer • Handout Theme Analysis Graphic Organizer (scan-add media) • Present

Self Reflection • Consider how the forces of shame and courage are displayed in

Source • Lesson adapted from The Kite Runner Theme Analysis Lesson by The Khaled

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Themes from The Kite Runner

Themes from The Kite Runner • What do you think are some of themes of The Kite Runner?

Theme: Shame • With partner, discuss the following questions: • What does shame mean? • What are common experiences that might cause people to feel shame? • What are the effects of shame? • Report to class.

Theme: Courage • With partner, discuss the following questions: • What is their understanding of courage? • What are some examples of courage? • When have they, or people they know, displayed courage? • Report to class.

Latin Root of Courage • The root of courage is cor: To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart. • Agree or disagree? Why or why not? • If courage means to speak out, what might shame mean? • Silence?

Theme Analysis Graphic Organizer • Handout Theme Analysis Graphic Organizer (scan-add media) • Present to class

Self Reflection • Consider how the forces of shame and courage are displayed in your own life. Do you identify with these themes? Why or why not? • Hand-in at end of hour.

Source • Lesson adapted from The Kite Runner Theme Analysis Lesson by The Khaled Hosseini Foundation