The Kite Runner #9 - last one

Is Amir a hero? Why or why not? What characteristics must a person have to be considered a hero?

Organ donation

Organ transplants are very common in our society. What are some of the issues relating to transplants, in general and as seen in the article? What questions should you consider when reading the article? React to the article.

TWM and The Pact Disc 8

What are the author’s purpose, tone, and point of view? What tools does the author use to “prove” her point? What is your opinion and why?

Lovely Bones - Discussion Question # 8

In heaven, Susie moves through different stages of dealing with her death and its aftermath. What forms does her progress take? Why is she not allowed to meet Mr. Harvey’s other victims right away? How does Susie’s journey mirror that of the people she has left behind on Earth?

What is the significance of the novel’s title? What does Susie mean when she refers to the “lovely bones” (page 320)?

Kite Runner #8

Amir’s confrontation with Assef in Wazir Akbar Khan marks an important turning point in the novel. Why does the author have Amir, Assef, and Sohrab all come together in this way? What is the significance of the scar that Amir develops as a result of the confrontation? Why is it important in Amir’s journey toward forgiveness and acceptance?

Debate topic

Come up with at least 1 idea that is relevant to you that you would be willing to debate.

The Kite Runner - Disc 7

“I feel like a tourist in my own country” (Hosseini, 2005, p. 231). Explain citing specific examples.

LB - Disc 7

What is the significance of Ray and Susie’s lovemaking (via Ruth) for Susie? For Ruth? For Ray? Is it difficult to make this leap of faith with Susie? What do you think the importance of this episode is in the book?

****You have until Friday 11/9 to do your blog

The Pact - Disc 7

Given recent events in Newark, how might this book contrast the stereotype of Newark? How were the people who were killed breaking the stereotype? (The shooters represent stereotype.) What might’ve been different between the two? (3 Delaware State students were murdered at an elementary school in August, another was shot in the head, but survived).

Disc 7 Article - TWM Group

Given the option, would you take an online course? Compare AND contrast the benefits and the liabilities of such a course.

The Kite Runner - Disc 6

How does Amir’s view of his childhood change after he learns Hassan is his half-brother? How do those views change his motivation to find Sohrab?

Lovely Bones - Disc 6

In Lovely Bones, adult relationships are dysfunctional and troubled, while the relationships of younger people seem to have depth, maturity, and potential. Is this a naïve view young love? Or do the younger characters in the book have and advantage over the adults?

The Pact - Discussion 6

In chp 16, Sam discusses not passing the state boards and how it made him feel. Describe a time in your life when you felt like Sam. What or who helped you overcome those feelings and how?

Campus Death Article (TWM groups) Disc 6

On our campus (MSU), how prevalent are drugs and alcohol? Should anything be changed? Did the article change your feelings about drinking/drugs on campus? Why or why not? Explain. Do you have any similar experiences to those in the article?

We are the Hokies

React to the poem.

Ideas: how did it make you feel when you read it? What did you think about while reading it? Relate it to another event.

Tuesdays With Morrie - Discussion Question 5

Discuss and react to the following quotes:

“Invest in the human family. Invest in people. Build a little community of those you love and who love you.”

“It’s not just other people we need to forgive…We also need to forgive ourselves.”

“You need to make peace with yourself and everyone around you.”

“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”

How do they make you feel? Explain what Morrie means when he says these. Have you ever had a professor or a person like Morrie in your life? Explain.

Tuesdays With Morrie - Discussion Question 5

Discuss and react to the following quotes:

“Invest in the human family. Invest in people. Build a little community of those you love and who love you.”

“It’s not just other people we need to forgive…We also need to forgive ourselves.”

“You need to make peace with yourself and everyone around you.”

“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”

How do they make you feel? Explain what Morrie means when he says these. Have you ever had a professor or a person like Morrie in your life? Explain.

The Pact - Discussion Question # 5

Discuss the differences between the characters home life and school lives. For example, how did moving to the old neighborhood affect George? Rameck? What were some of the consequences and how does perseverance pay off/not pay off?

Lovely Bones - Discussion Question # 5

What was Susie’s and Lindsey’s relationship like before the tragedy? What are the particular expectations and pressures Lindsey must cope with after Susie’s death? How does Susie’s death change Lindsey?

The Kite Runner - Discussion Ques # 5

Describe Amir’s relationship with Rahim Khan. How did it differ from his relationship with Baba? Give specific examples.