Every chapter, every page, and every line the reader can tell there is a societal division. A focusing theme in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner. The characters and readers are all aware of the effects of the caste system in Afghanistan during the time spent there by the protagonist, Amir. The unique point of view in which Hosseini, describes the societal conflicts allows the reader to gain insight on both, Afghan society and various characters. Throughout the novel, there is a difference between: Pashtuns and Hazaras, men and women, Talibans and Afghans, and Americans and Afghans. The author does a great job of allowing the reader to relate the overall ideas of racism and sexism in the novel to modern day problems.
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They are often met with degrading terms concerning their physical attributes such as: “flat-nosed, load-carrying donkeys” (Hosseini 2). One of the more significant instances that racism is demonstrated in society is in Chapter 7. During this chapter we are introduced once more to a Hitler-esque character Assef who wants to wipe out Hazaras. In this chapter Hassan experiences a tragic event that completely changes the dynamic of his and Amir’s relationship, and in result causes the end to their one-sided friendship. Assef decides to rape Hassan and assert his dominance over him because he had the power to do so. Assef knew that raping Hassan would not cause him any repercussions, because Hassan was nothing more than a Hazara, and Hazaras were only good for sex toys according to the mindset of those in power, Pashtuns. The reader begins to feel a range of emotions as they read this scene because of Amir’s decision to stand idly by as he decides if this Hazara was simply worth …show more content…
Hosseini does an amazing job of weaving this theme with other smaller themes throughout the novel. The idea of awareness is demonstrated even in the first chapter when we are introduced to adult Amir and he is aware of the mistake that he made 26 years prior by running away from his friend and brother in his time of need. Amir becomes aware of his many character flaws and as he matures tries to change them. He becomes aware of the blood relation he has with Hassan and becomes aware of the real reason behind Baba’s affection for Hassan. This awareness he gains from his life experiences result in him changing for the better. Author Khaled Hosseini, teaches his readers that awareness is the key to redemption in his best seller novel The Kite
The complexity of the …show more content…
They are often met with degrading terms concerning their physical attributes such as: “flat-nosed, load-carrying donkeys” (Hosseini 2). One of the more significant instances that racism is demonstrated in society is in Chapter 7. During this chapter we are introduced once more to a Hitler-esque character Assef who wants to wipe out Hazaras. In this chapter Hassan experiences a tragic event that completely changes the dynamic of his and Amir’s relationship, and in result causes the end to their one-sided friendship. Assef decides to rape Hassan and assert his dominance over him because he had the power to do so. Assef knew that raping Hassan would not cause him any repercussions, because Hassan was nothing more than a Hazara, and Hazaras were only good for sex toys according to the mindset of those in power, Pashtuns. The reader begins to feel a range of emotions as they read this scene because of Amir’s decision to stand idly by as he decides if this Hazara was simply worth …show more content…
Hosseini does an amazing job of weaving this theme with other smaller themes throughout the novel. The idea of awareness is demonstrated even in the first chapter when we are introduced to adult Amir and he is aware of the mistake that he made 26 years prior by running away from his friend and brother in his time of need. Amir becomes aware of his many character flaws and as he matures tries to change them. He becomes aware of the blood relation he has with Hassan and becomes aware of the real reason behind Baba’s affection for Hassan. This awareness he gains from his life experiences result in him changing for the better. Author Khaled Hosseini, teaches his readers that awareness is the key to redemption in his best seller novel The Kite