In discussion of Khaled Hosseini’s novel, The Kite Runner, some interrelated questions have emerged around the ability of the novel to empower Afghan women, and the significance of their representations as both strong and at the same time disposable. Critics have long debated whether or not The Kite Runner, with its representations and scenes, is a feminist novel. In "The Kite Runner Concept Analysis", the author suggests that gender roles are clearly presented in the novel. He also suggests that female characters like Soraya are free to choose their career. He discusses that “It seems that women in this culture are free (within the bounds of their ability) to become members of whatever profession they choose” (Perazzo 7). According to Perazzo,
