Both Hosseini and Foster convey the importance of weather in both novels. In chapter nine, Foster gives a detailed explanation of how the use of weather in a story can change the tone and mood of what may be going on with or around the characters. “Weather is never just weather. It’s never just rain. And that goes for snow, sun, warmth, cold, and probably sleet,” (Foster 70). He explains that all aspects of weather have their own purpose. Since the dawn of ancient writing, rain has been included as a powerful force to be reckoned with, a scary natural disaster, or a way to cleanse the body and mind. Other weather or seasons such as snow or winter can be used to symbolize the sadness of a character or how the character feels lonely. It can
