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The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner . Khaled Hosseini. Paper Outline. Introduction Body Paragraph One Body Paragraph Two Conclusion. Introduction. Broad to narrow format should be followed Author’s full name and novel’s title should appear in the introduction.

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The Kite Runner

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  1. The Kite Runner Khaled Hosseini

  2. Paper Outline • Introduction • Body Paragraph One • Body Paragraph Two • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • Broad to narrow format should be followed • Author’s full name and novel’s title should appear in the introduction. • The final line of the introduction should be a thesis statement that includes at least two divisions.

  4. Body paragraphs Each paragraph must have: • Topic sentence (holistically includes two sub- divisions) • Subtopic sentence 1 • Evidence (example or direct quote) • Argument (at least 2-3 sentences) Transition Sentence • Subtopic sentence 2 • Evidence (example or direct quote) • Argument (at least 2-3 sentences)

  5. Thesis Example Khaled Hosseini explores the cyclical nature of sin and the quest for redemption through the main characters in his story.

  6. Paragraph Example Topic: The theme of sin transgresses generations; both Amir and Baba are guilty of committing sins. Sub Topic: Amir does not protect his friend Hassan when he is attacked by local bullies. Evidence: “I opened my mouth, almost said something. Almost. The rest of my life might have turned out differently if I had.” Argument: Amir ‘s knowledge that he should open his mouth and help Hassan form the foundations for his worst sin. Although Amir can be somewhat forgiven for his initial sin, his treatment of Hassan in the days following the rape is what is unforgivable, and which ultimately lead to his troubled life. Transition: Amir’s childhood sin mirrors the sins of his father, Baba.

  7. Paragraph Example, cont. Remember this is half of a paragraph, the other half would discuss Baba’s sin. The theme of sin transgresses generations; both Amir and Baba are guilty of committing sins. Early in the novel, Amir does not protect his friend Hassan when local bullies attack him. This is despite Hassan’s constant allegiance to Amir throughout their childhood. Amir remembers, “I opened my mouth, almost said something. Almost. The rest of my life might have turned out differently if I had” (73). Amir's knowledge that he should open his mouth and help Hassan forms the foundations for his sin. Instead he stands and “just [watches] paralyzed” as Hassan is assaulted (73). Hosseini’s portrayal of Amir allows for some sympathy: he is young and frightened. Amir’s treatment of Hassan in the days following the rape, however, is what is unforgivable; it ultimately leads to his troubled life of “unatoned sins.”Amir’s childhood sin mirrors the sins of his father, Baba.

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