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Using York Notes for AS & A2 Study Guide to The Kite Runner as the foundation for your study of Khaled Hosseini's story of friendship and redemption is the best way to prepare for success in your examination. This invaluable aid will help you to learn and understand key aspects of the novel including its major themes, chronology, character arcs and context.

When marking your A Level examination papers on The Kite Runner, the examiner will be looking for evidence of your understanding of the novel's use of language and narrative perspectives, the significance of the events that befall Baba, Amir and Hassan and their consequences, and the life-changing journeys, both literal and metaphorical, made by the main characters. AS and A2 students who can reference Khaled Hosseini's own background and experiences as a child in Afghanistan and Iran, and who are able to cite how autobiographical aspects may have influenced The Kite Runner's portrayal of characters and events, together with an awareness of the political backdrop, are likely to be among those who are awarded the highest grades.

Table of Contents

• Part 1: Introducing The Kite Runner
• Part 2: Studying The Kite Runner
• Part 3: Characters and Themes
• Part 4: Structure, Form and Language
• Part 5: Contexts and Critical Debates
• Part 6: Grade Booster
• Essential Study Tools

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDES TO EXAM SUCCESS from York Notes - the UK's favourite English Literature Study Guides. York Notes for AS & A2 have been specifically designed to help AS and A2 students get the very best grade you can. They are comprehensive, easy to use, packed with valuable features and written by experienced examiners and teachers to give you an expert understanding of the text, critical approaches and the all-important exam. This edition covers The Kite Runner and includes: An enhanced exam skills section which includes essay plans, expert guidance on understanding questions and sample answers. You'll know exactly what you need to do and say to get the best grades. A wealth of useful content like key quotations, revision tasks and vital study tips that'll help you revise, remember and recall all the most important information. The widest coverage and the best, most in-depth analysis of characters, themes, language, form, context and style to help you demonstrate an exhaustive understanding of all aspects of the text. York Notes for AS & A2 are also available for these popular titles: The Bloody Chamber (9781447913153) Doctor Faustus (9781447913177) Frankenstein (9781447913214) The Great Gatsby (9781447913207) Macbeth (9781447913146) Othello (9781447913191) Wuthering Heights (9781447913184)

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