Christmas tale by Paul Auster in the movie Smoke

Here is the video that goes with Paul Auster's Auggie Wren's Christmas Story



Listen to Paul Auster reading the story

A few questions about THE KITE RUNNER

I would like you to finish reading THE KITE RUNNER over Christmas.
Here are a few questions that we will discuss afer the holiday:

1. Who suffers the most in The Kite Runner?

2. What did you like about Baba? Dislike about him? How was he different in the U.S. than in Afghanistan? Did he love Amir?

3. How did learning that Hassan was Baba's son change your understanding of Baba?

4. Why did Amir act so hatefully toward Hassan after he saw him get raped? Why did Hassan still love Amir?

5. Did Amir ever redeem himself?

6. Throughout the story, Baba worries because Amir never stands up for himself. When does this change?

7. Why is Amir afraid to be Hassan's true friend? Why does Amir constantly test Hassan's loyalty? Why does he resent Hassan? After the kite running tournament, why does Amir no longer want to be Hassan's friend?

8. Complete this sentence with one word. ‘The Kite Runner is a novel about ____________________’ Explain why you selected this word.

9. How are women portrayed in The Kite Runner?

10. Discuss the importance of religion in the book – of reading, storytelling and writing.

11. Is the ending a happy ending? Why/Why not?

Saving Namibia's Cheetahs

Are you finding 'A safari to save the big cats' a bit difficult?
Watching this video about Namibia's Cheetahs might help.

What's in your Coke?

'Jeremy Paxman is an English journalist, broadcaster and author. He has worked for the BBC since 1977, and is known for his forthright and abrasive interviewing style, particularly when interrogating politicians. His regular appearances on the BBC Two's Newsnight programme have been criticised as aggressive, intimidating and condescending, and also applauded as tough and incisive'.(Wikipedia)

Do you like his style?



Will you drink Coca-Cola again?