The Kite Runner | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Amir - This character is the protagonist and narrator of The Kite Runner, the story about his childhood in Afghanistan.

Rahim Khan - The entire plot of the novel begins after a phone call from this character, who was a friend and business associate of the main character's father.

Hassan - The son of a servant, this character has a cleft pallet and is the same age as the main character, whom he is extremely loyal to.

Baba - This prideful and self-made businessman is the main character's father. He ultimately dies of...
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