Kathryn W. Davis Global Community

This is just a reminder of the Kite Runner seminar by Prof. Terry Haynes. We have schedule March 11 for Prof. Hayne's seminar; please be prompt to the meeting at 3PM.

Prof. Haynes has also asked that you complete the following writing activity before his presentation.

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The Kite Runner: Individual Writing Assignment 

Do one of the following two writing assignments (A or B) connected with the book. You may choose which assignment of the two you choose to complete.  

A) In an essay of from 500 to 750 words, discuss, in writing, which scene in the book "The Kite Runner" is the most powerful, meaningful, or memorable scene / passage for you. Why do you select the scene / passage which you have chosen? What does this scene / passage reveal which makes it so significant? How important to the complete message of the book is the passage you chose? Why? Explain your selection by analyzing the scene / passage in detail and commenting upon what role it plays in importance to the book as a whole. Select a scene or passage which is anywhere from (approximately) 100 to 1,500 words in length, and paraphrase, summarize, and / or quote when necessary. Do not include the entire text of the passage you select in your paper, but make clear references to it by use of summary and paraphrase. Use official, 2009-standard MLA format in your written response (including heading, works cited page, and parenthetical citations). Please bring your completed, typed response to our meeting.      

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B) The "theme" of a novel can be defined as the underlying "message" or "main point" which the work presents and tries to communicate to the reader. In 500-750 words, what, in your opinion, is the theme of the book "The Kite Runner?" Explain your answer clearly, making at least three specific references to the text. Use official, 2009-standard MLA format in your written response (including heading, works cited pages, and parenthetical citations). Please bring your completed, typed response to our meeting. 

If you have any questions regarding your assignment, please feel free to call Professor Haynes at his office: (914) 606-6148, or stop by his office (AAB 526), or email him at Terry.Haynes@sunywcc.edu