What do you think the significance is of Amir and Soraya's inability to have a child?

Share your thoughts with the class because I'm sure there are a lot of opinions that can be expressed on this topic. Is it because they are just physically not able to? They dont want to? their history doesnt allow it? Why do they have this inability?

Characters

I know Amir has been high on the topic list, but what do you guys think about the other characters in this book. Like Hassan and his unquestioned loyalty towards Amir, and how hard it would have been for him knowing that Amir knew about his rape and that he framed him. Or Baba and the way he treated Amir, comparing him to Hassan, Amir always struggling for attention.

- The Kite -

After doing some thinking about what the kite and the snow actually mean in terms of "The Kite Runner", I began to wonder what other people thought - I always seemed to come back to the conclusion that these two items were symbols of Amir and Hassan's friendship.
Are there any other ideas on what this may be a metaphor of?

Amir

Amir has been a very interesting protagonist since the beginning of the book. How do you feel about him (like or dislike, and why)? How do you feel about some of his actions? Are they justifiable, and if not then why? How do you think he'll change throughout the course of the novel?

"The Kite Runner"..... so far

Likes? Dislikes? Questions? Post away people!!!

History of Afghanistan

Here is a link that provides some background knowledge on the chronological history of Afghanistan. http://www.afghan-web.com/history/

The Kite Runner.

Hey guys, I found this video, and I thought it was really significant to what we're doing right now in class.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rYIl-aT4cJE