In The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini creates an awareness and humanization of Afghanistan as a nation and as a culture. Through a postcolonial perspective, the main character, Amir resembles the internal conflicts and external tribulations that a country and its citizens’ face when living in a war-torn region. Postcolonial criticism offers a unique perspective by highlighting the destructive events that lead to death and misery, rather than glorifying the exploratory nature of colonists as they expand. With this new viewpoint, the explorers are “no longer seen as advanced and enlightened;” instead they are “plainly savage and selfish” (Brizee 2). Voyagers such as Christopher Columbus are not messengers of the new world, but genocidal religious
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Through literature, readers are able to reinforce their belief in humanity by “amplification of their own emotions and a renewed perception of one’s own capacity of compassion” (Angemeer 2). With text, the hidden positives in characters’ situation that go against the known negative aspects can be underscored. Reading literature should not be an emotionless or objective assignment. The process of reading can connect the emotional bridge to others across the world, an ability that we sometimes lack. When the reader fully submerges themselves in the novel and embraces the story fully, then incredible phenomenon of mirror neurons can be seen. The brain places itself in the position of the person it is observing and begins to feel and act as if it were actually there. Amir’s story capitalizes this experience and is so powerful and essential for progression and understanding. When Amir desires so eagerly for his dad approval or when he wins the kite flying competition, the emotions are universal and connect the reader to a feeling that is very relatable. Guilt, regret, and sadness are global emotions that regardless of where an individual comes from, they have experienced the feeling at least once. Hosseini, as the author, knows the potential of this ability and utilizes it to elicit a …show more content…
In order for Hosseini to fully create a sense of entertainment yet validity in all his character he had to incorporate both Western and Eastern styles of writing. He “weaves ancient Persian epic with Western literature” (Blumenthal 3) to blend both styles and create a more impactful connection. Although the specifics of Amir’s story may not be true, the overlaying sentiments and precluding events are. Hosseini holds the trueness and originality of his novel while managing to reinvent the misconceived Muslim identity. The fictional book tells the story of a hard hitting reality. The fiction is not used merely for commercial success and attention, it allows for captivation so the reader feels the meaning of the story much more closely. This is desperately needed because “Hosseini beautifully displays a world that is 180 degrees different from the world we see on the television” (Angemeer 5). By managing to not only grab the focus of the audience, but also include the details of what is really going on, Kite Runner portrays a side of the Middle East that is incredibly impactful. It is pieces like this that really change the conventional outlook on something and will be remember for their lasting positive influence on society. The book made readers interested and compassionate enough to
Through literature, readers are able to reinforce their belief in humanity by “amplification of their own emotions and a renewed perception of one’s own capacity of compassion” (Angemeer 2). With text, the hidden positives in characters’ situation that go against the known negative aspects can be underscored. Reading literature should not be an emotionless or objective assignment. The process of reading can connect the emotional bridge to others across the world, an ability that we sometimes lack. When the reader fully submerges themselves in the novel and embraces the story fully, then incredible phenomenon of mirror neurons can be seen. The brain places itself in the position of the person it is observing and begins to feel and act as if it were actually there. Amir’s story capitalizes this experience and is so powerful and essential for progression and understanding. When Amir desires so eagerly for his dad approval or when he wins the kite flying competition, the emotions are universal and connect the reader to a feeling that is very relatable. Guilt, regret, and sadness are global emotions that regardless of where an individual comes from, they have experienced the feeling at least once. Hosseini, as the author, knows the potential of this ability and utilizes it to elicit a …show more content…
In order for Hosseini to fully create a sense of entertainment yet validity in all his character he had to incorporate both Western and Eastern styles of writing. He “weaves ancient Persian epic with Western literature” (Blumenthal 3) to blend both styles and create a more impactful connection. Although the specifics of Amir’s story may not be true, the overlaying sentiments and precluding events are. Hosseini holds the trueness and originality of his novel while managing to reinvent the misconceived Muslim identity. The fictional book tells the story of a hard hitting reality. The fiction is not used merely for commercial success and attention, it allows for captivation so the reader feels the meaning of the story much more closely. This is desperately needed because “Hosseini beautifully displays a world that is 180 degrees different from the world we see on the television” (Angemeer 5). By managing to not only grab the focus of the audience, but also include the details of what is really going on, Kite Runner portrays a side of the Middle East that is incredibly impactful. It is pieces like this that really change the conventional outlook on something and will be remember for their lasting positive influence on society. The book made readers interested and compassionate enough to