Possible IOP Titles from TKR

THE KITE RUNNER: HL/SL

1.    Discuss the theme of redemption and forgiveness in the novel

2.   Discuss the theme of love and betrayal in the novel.

3.   Discuss the significant relationships in the novel (focusing on family relationships).

4.  Discuss the significant relationships in the novel (focusing on friendships in the novel).

5.  Racial tension between the Pashtuns and Hazaras in Afghanistan focusing on The Kite Runner.

6.  The importance of setting to the plot development. Focusing on Afghanistan and the feeling of cultural displacement with the move to America.

7.  Discuss the symbolism in the novel. Refer to the kite, the slingshot, fictional stories in the novel, the rape, and the sheep being sacrificed.

8.  Discuss the role of war, conflict, and the abuse of human rights in the novel.

9.  Discuss the effect of changing politics in Afghanistan on each character in the novel.

10.               Discuss the importance of the point of view in the novel to the development of plot.

11. With Reference to two passages, discuss how KT is a criticism of its times.

12.               How typical is Chap 7 of Hosseini’s style.

13.               Explore how successfully Chap 25 concludes the novel.

14.               How does chap 1 draw the reader in to the novel? / Assess the expository chapter of KT.

Any other topic that you think is suitable. Just run it by your English teacher before finalising