Essay about Culture and Clashes in Kite Runner - 1625 Words

On Culture, Clashes, and Kite Running In his novel, The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini depicts his homeland Afghanistan as a host to many different cultures and classes, such as Pashtun and Hazara, Sunni and Shiite, with this dichotomy of beliefs and attributes being powerful enough to shape diverse, sometimes negative relationships amongst the characters of the novel and their behavior to each other, as well as establish that individual’s identity. Each person interprets the impact of the role of belief and social status differently, while all living in the same setting, adding to their complexity and depth as a character in the novel with many different figures tied together by the same geographical and cultural conditions. Hosseini†¦show more content†¦However, his constant burden of having to pay for his adulterous act, considered one of the ultimate sins in his conservative Sunni Islamic environment, coupled with the tragedy of his wife’s death leads Baba to also be portrayed as a less of a father and more of having an immature personality in the way he deals with his son. Hosseini’s purpose in this complex relationship with Amir was to highlight how different the circumstances were in Afghanistan given more extreme social conditions Americans are unfamiliar with. This conflict leads Hosseini to somewhat reconcile Baba’s bad parenting as being a product of the trade-offs necessary to living in context of that particular belief system. His preoccupation with relieving his guilt prevented him from being the father Amir secretly desired him to be. Quite the antithesis of Baba, an outspoken liberal, is Assef, best described in Hosseini’s eyes as a local radical. Radical not in his strict obedience to Islamic jurisprudence, but ironically in his dedication to the perversion of it, being a part of the Taliban that â€Å"reigned over years of theft, rape, murder and torture under the pretense of abiding by Islamic Lawâ⠂¬  (Sandstrom 2). He uses religion as nothing more than a pretext for the pathological cruelty he shows to others he deems more inferior, despising minorities likeShow MoreRelatedA Literary Analysis of Internal and External Conflict in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini838 Words   |  3 PagesMiguel Anguel Ruiz once said, â€Å"People like to say that the conflict is between good and evil. The real conflict is between truth and lies† (Ruiz). Many conflicts are faced by the protagonists in Khaled Hosseini’s writing of The Kite Runner, where the protagonists: Amir and Hassan must survive an ever changing cultural landscape; where corrupt governments and deceit are commonplace. Throughout the progression of the plot, the audience views a very different side of Amir, from a boy immersed in a worldRead MoreA Thousand Splendid Suns And The Kite Runner3258 Words   |  14 Pagesexpresses his sorrow and love for his country in his writings A Thousand Splendid Suns and The Kite Runner. He explores the values of the Afghan society. Through his works, the readers have a sense of understanding of the exotic and rich culture that exists in Afghanistan. Hosseini expresses through his writing, the beautiful culture and traditions that are part of his homeland. However, behind the beautiful culture there is an ugly side to his country, a side that most in the West fear. His people haveRead MoreAmy Tan s The Joy Luck Club890 Words   |  4 Pagesdangers of this â€Å"patriarchal oppression† as her â€Å"experience where she was married to a man who cheated on her, enables her to both recognize the oppressive aspects of Lena’s marriage and push Lena into asserting herself†. Just like Amir in The Kite Runner and Mariam in A Thousand Splendid Suns, this feeling of inferiority holds Lena back from a lot of potential, but ultimately drives her to reevaluate their choices and become assertive against her husband. According to Michael, the Joy Luck ClubRead MoreGp Essay Mainpoints24643 Words   |  99 PagesEthics b. Government and scientist role in science c. Rely too much on technology? d. Nuclear technology e. Genetic modification f. Right tech for wrong reasons 3. Arts/Culture a. Arts have a future in Singapore? b. Why pursue Arts? c. Arts and technology d. Uniquely Singapore: Culture 4. Environment a. Developed vs. Developing b. Should environment be saved at all costs c. Are we doing enough to save the environment? d. Main reasons for environmental problemsRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 Pages84 Computerized Exam 85 Decision Dilemmas 86 SKILL PRACTICE 89 Exercises for Improving Self-Awareness Through Self-Disclosure 89 Through the Looking Glass 89 Diagnosing Managerial Characteristics 90 An Exercise for Identifying Aspects of Personal Culture: A Learning Plan and Autobiography 92 SKILL APPLICATION 95 Activities for Developing Self-Awareness 95 Suggested Assignments 95 Application Plan and Evaluation 95 SCORING KEYS AND COMPARISON DATA 97 Self-Awareness Assessment 97 Scoring Key 97 Comparison