American Perception In The Kite Runner

American perceptions of people in Islamic countries is a commonly investigated as a way to judge American awareness and level of social understanding of the world at large, but little consideration has gone into what many of these people in Islamic Countries think about the United States. The perceptions of these people regarding Americans is just as important in understanding the social disconnect between the two separated worlds and the stereotypes, misconceptions, and suspicion that created the void between them. A perfect example of these perceptions can be found in the people of Afghanistan, which has a long history of interaction with the United States on many levels, including some with a rather derogatory connotation. These perceptions are even available to the American public, in the form of a popular novel, The Kite Runner, which subtly introduces these perceptions throughout the history of Afghanistan. Despite this, the perceptions of Islamic peoples on the United States go unconsidered and unnoticed, despite their significant relevance in the consideration of the relationship between the two peoples. The role of the United States in the development and …show more content…
This revelation remains unknown to much of the public despite being a facet of a popular novel, The Kite Runner. This presence in such a popular novel emphasizes the need for the general population to understand this piece of history and society that plays such a pivotal role in how politics, foreign relations, and discussions of stereotypes exist in society today. The Kite Runner is a good example of demonstrating the effects of US actions in Afghanistan and how those affected the outlook of the population on the world as a