Essay Outline

Question 1

What are the W, X, Y and Z for the topic impact of guilt?

Answer 1

Obsession, Isolation and Redemption lead to major character changes.

Question 2

What are the W, X, Y and Z for impact of betrayal?

Answer 2

Guilt, Obsession and Isolation lead to changes in the personality of characters

Question 3

What are the W, X, Y and Z for abuse of power?

Answer 3

Betrayal, Deception and Insanity lead to proving that power can be a dangerous asset when not applied correctly.

Question 4

For Impact of Guilt, what are the quotes and points for obsession in Macbeth?

Answer 4

1. Quote is about being in blood stepped so far… points: his obsession led him to do so many terrible things and he felt so guilty but his obsession wouldnt let him stop and because he was so obsessed he thought it was easier to continue than to try to back out.
2. Quote is about changing the water red. Points: his obsession led him to do so many bad things that he couldnt find any way to rid himself of the guilt created by his obsession.

Question 5

For Impact of Guilt, what are the quotes and points for obsession in Kite Runner?

Answer 5

1. Quote about body being broken and assefs beating. Points: Amir feels so guilty about Hassan that he desperately wants to be punished and he becomes so obsessed with finding his punishment which ends with Assef beating him

Question 6

For Impact of Guilt, what are the quotes and points for Isolation in Kite Runner?

Answer 6

1. Quote: admitting to no one. Points: Amir feels so guilty about Hassan that he admits that he was there when no one was there to try to rid himself of his guilt but instead he only isolates himself by realizing that it will stay with him forever and he will be the only one to ever know that

Question 7

For Impact of Guilt, what are the quotes and points for isolation in Macbeth?

Answer 7

1. Quote: about the yellow leaf. Points: In Macbeth’s journey to becoming King, he has carried a lot of guilt and he finally realizes that the guilt has caused him to isolate himself from everyone and the things he wanted as King, he no longer has because of the way he gained his title.

Question 8

For Impact of Guilt, what are the quotes and points for redemption in Macbeth?

Answer 8

1. Quote-Macduff says he was not born of woman. Points: because of all the murders Macbeth has been a part of, Macduff and Malcolm can see his guilt and Macbeth receives his redemption in the form or a beheading.
2. Quote- Title hangs like a dwarfish theif. Points: the entire kingdom now knows why Macbeth has been acting so guilty and are seeking their redemption for everything Macbeth has done.

Question 9

For Impact of Guilt, what are the quotes and points for redemption in Kite Runner?

Answer 9

1. Quote- Rahim Khan calls. Points: Rahim Khan knows about Amir’s story and how guilty he feels and knows that he is looking for redemption so he gave him his way to be good again which was to save Sohrab
2. Quote- Hassan once loved Amir. Points: Amir is looking for a way to redeem himself on order to relieve himself of his guilt so he realizes that the way to do this is to go and save Sohrab.

Question 10

For Impact of Betrayal, what are the quotes and points for guilt in Macbeth?

Answer 10

1. Quote- changing water red. Points: Macbeth is feeling so guilty that he betrayed both his best friend and his King. He recognizes his level of involvement and if he’s not careful, then everyone will be able to see his guilt too.
2. Quote- being in blood stepped so far. Points: Macbeth is feeling so guilty about betraying everyone he loves that he feels as if he is swimming in his guilt. But, he also knows that he has gotten himself so involved that it is easier to continue than to try to get uninvolved.

Question 11

For Impact of Betrayal, what are the quotes and points for guilt in Kite Runner

Answer 11

1. Quote- framed for stealing. Points: Amir betrayed Hassan by putting the money under his mattress and feels extremely guilty because he knows that Hassan would do anything for him and Amir doesnt deserve the sacrifice because he had betrayed Hassan which makes Amir guilty.
2. Quote- crying with Baba. Points: Amir’s guilt hit him very hard as he realized how he had betrayed Hassan and that things would never be the same between them because of this

Question 12

For Impact of Betrayal, what are the quotes and points for obsession in Kite Runner?

Answer 12

1. Quote- Assef’s beating. Points- amir is so obsessed with getting rid of his extremem feelings of guilt and betrayal that he wants any one to punish him for it and searches for it until he can find it.
2. Quote- Assef’s speech about Afghanistan. Points: Assef so strongly feels betrayed by people who leave Afghanistan because it is ruled by the Taliban that he is obsessed with punishing these people.

Question 13

For Impact of Betrayal, what are the quotes and points for obsession in Macbeth?

Answer 13

1. Quote- killing Banquo. Points: Macbeth became so obsessed with becoming King that he killed his best friend and is recognizing that his son is a major threat to his throne and should have been killed.
2. Quote- killing the Prince. Points: Macbeth’s obsession begins as he realizes to be King he will have to betray his King by killing Duncan and Malcolm in order for him to be King .

Question 14

For Impact of Betrayal, what are the quotes and points for isolation in Macbeth?

Answer 14

1. Quote- Yellow leaf. Points: by betraying all his friends to become King, Macbeth has isolated himself and has achieved the exact opposite of what he wanted in becoming King

Question 15

For Impact of Betrayal, what are the quotes and points for isolation in Kite Runner?

Answer 15

1. Quote- admitting to no one. Points: Amir has realized that he is isolated since he is going to get away with it and he is the only one who will have to live with the feelings of guilt and betrayal.

Question 16

For Abuse of Power, what are the quotes and points for betrayal in Macbeth?

Answer 16

1. Quotes- on a dwarfish thief. Points: Macbeth used his power as Thane of Cawdor and Glamis to betray his King and bestfriend by hiring people to kill Banquo and involving his wife in the murder of Duncan. His power enabled him to do all this without being caught.

Question 17

For Abuse of Power, what are the quotes and points for betrayal in Kite Runner?

Answer 17

1. Quote- framed for stealing. Points: Amir has abused his power (since Hassan works for Baba and Hassan would do anything for Amir) over Hassan by betraying him and framing him for stealing the money and watch.

Question 18

For Abuse of Power, what are the quotes and points for deception in Kite Runner?

Answer 18

1. Quote- crying with Baba. Points: it appears that Amir is crying because he is so happy about the kite tournament, but he is actually upset that he abused his power as a witness to the rape and didnt help Hassan.
2. Quote- Rahim Khan calls. Points: Rahim Khan abuses his power as a second father to Amir by telling him that he can fix everything by taking Sohrab to the new orphanage but in reality, there is no new orphanage and he knew Amir would just take Sohrab with him back to America.

Question 19

For Abuse of Power, what are the quotes and points for deception in Macbeth

Answer 19

1. Quote- McDonald betrays. Points: McDonald uses his power as a Thane to make it appear as if he was on Duncan’s side but he was actually only on the other side. This abuse of power led to McDonald’s murder.

Question 20

For Abuse of Power, what are the quotes and points for insanity in Macbeth?

Answer 20

1. Quote- earth untomb (nature part 1). Points: because of the insanity of the murder and how Macbeth used his position to help him murder Duncan, he broke the great chain of being causing insanity in nature and the Kingdom
2. Quote- horses and birds (nature part 2). Points: exact same as above.

Question 21

For Abuse of Power, what are the quotes and points for insanity in Kite Runner?

Answer 21

1. Quote- Assef’s speech. Points: Assef abuses his power as a Talib leader in order to practice what hecalls “ethnic cleansing” proving him to be mentally unstable and crazy (just as insane as other people who practice ethnic cleansing like hitler)