The historical lens takes into consideration the political, economic and social conditions of the time period. The lens investigates the authors background in order to understand the text. “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini can be perceived through the historical lens. The novel depicts the Soviet Union’s and the Taliban’s invasion of Afghanistan.
In “The Kite Runner” the Soviet Union’s and the Taliban’s invasion of Afghanistan can be perceived through the historical lens. In 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan and “suddenly Afghanistan changed forever.” (pg 37) With death, struggle and poverty, Afghanistan is no longer considered a peaceful country. This is reflected by Hosseini in the novel, and helps to explain the fear and darkness
In “The Kite Runner” the Soviet Union’s and the Taliban’s invasion of Afghanistan can be perceived through the historical lens. In 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan and “suddenly Afghanistan changed forever.” (pg 37) With death, struggle and poverty, Afghanistan is no longer considered a peaceful country. This is reflected by Hosseini in the novel, and helps to explain the fear and darkness