The Kite Runner journals

Journal #1:
Write down three things you should apologize for and to whom you should apologize. Then, choose one and write an apology letter (or poem) for something you regret doing. In it, try to think about 3 to 4 factors that made you act the way you did and think about the things in your life at the time which was underlying each factor. In the end, like Espada did, write an imaginary penance. What could be done to "right" the wrong?

Journal #2: When you think of Afghanistan, what images come to mind? How would you describe the country, the people, based on what you know now? What information surprised you about the video? Describe the landscape? How did the information change or add to what you already know about Afghanistan?
Here is the PBS video, in two parts:
Part One
Part Two
In addition, here are two exemplar journals

Journal #3:
Are Baba's expectations for Amir reasonable? Why? Why not? What is his reasoning? How are Baba's expectations shaped by the societal beliefs about becoming a man? How do they compare to those expectations in American society? Be specific with examples when you respond.

How are you shaped by your parents' expectations for you? In what ways do you resist these expectations? In what ways are your parent's expectations shaped by society's beliefs? Give examples.

Journal #4:
Keeping in mind the fact Amir is middle school age, how do you react to his actions in the alley when Hassan is violated? What about his actions following the assault? Do you think most kids in his position would have done the same? Explain.  Thinking honestly, what would you have done in that situation? How would you have addressed Hassan or the situation after the fact?
And for the BIG question, is it possible for Amir to redeem himself? Explain your answer.

Journal #5
Write a letter from the perspective of either Amir or Baba in The Kite Runner. You may decide to whom you would like to address the letter, but have the person be relevant to the novel. In it, address how the character feels about leaving Afghanistan. In addition, write about the character's current state, both in terms of place and state of mind. You could use physical details to express the setting, both current and past. At this point in the novel (through chapter 12), how is this character feeling about himself of the relationships around him? Express those sentiments  as well.