Hazara people

conflict between Pashtun and Hazara ruin the overall image of Afghans being simply Muslims. The novel also uncover long and turbulent era of political changes, conflicts that led to external intervention of the Soviet Union. All these elements allow to understand that behind mountainous country stands mosaic of culture and social diversity. Although people in Afghanistan have their own issues, those problems can be fleshed out to prove how similar they are to the people in Europe or United…

boys were more than just friends; they were brothers. Amir and Hassan were similar in more ways than they even realized in the beginning of Hosseini 's novel. Both boys felt a connection because they were told, "that there was a brotherhood between people who had fed from the same breast, a kinship that not even time could break" (11). After Amir 's mistake, the close-nit friendship begins to crumble between the two brothers. Amir longs for the forgiveness of Hassan, as well as forgiveness from…

idea what the consequences of his choice would be, he made the decision in a blink of an eye, which changed his entire life. In Afghanistan, there are two groups of people: Pashtuns and Hazaras. Typically, Hazaras are treated as being below Pashtuns. Amir and his father Baba are Pashtuns, and their servants Ali and Hassan are Hazaras. Amir and Hassan are good…

the couch is Hassan’s son. He’s my nephew. That’s what you tell people when they ask… And one more thing, General Sahib, you will never again refer to him as “Hazara Boy” in my presence. He has a name and it’s Sohrab” (Hosseini 361). By protecting Sohrab’s identity from Soraya’s parents, Amir is finally representing Hassan, his half brother, and Hassan’s true identity by revealing that it does not matter if Sohrab is Pashtun or a Hazara. Amir’s benevolent action shows a true change in his…

went to his well-kept house to ask for an interview and we got many honest answers. What makes the Taliban take charge of such a personal issue for you? Since I was young, I grew up with two men Hazara, Ali and Baba, who have been like brothers to me. I have received kindness from many other Hazara people too. Baba and I also had the luck to rub shoulders with influential public figures, such as the prime minister. We had even made a name for ourselves in Afghanistan as The Businessmen. But…

Often people can change their behavior based on an event that has impacted them or their life, either in a good way, or bad way. In Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, Amir was always too scared to stand up to anyone and would even lie to protect his dignity, that was until he discovered that Hassan had a son. Amir transformed from a helpless boy who was easily influenced by his role in society, but he realized that he needed to be his own person and do what he thought was right so he became a…

1970’s, and place, Afghanistan, Amir is privileged. Hassan in the story is a polar opposite of Amir, Hassan’s mother also died in childbirth with him, Hassan and his father is a servant for Amir, and Hassan is a form of muslim known as Hazara. In this time a Hazara was usually opressed by many and Hassan faces that everyday, Hassan is also not very privileged. Together, Hassan and Amir are the…

endured. Baba also says “we may be hard-headed and I know we 're far too proud, but in the hour of need, believe me that there 's no one you 'd rather have at your side than a Pashtun.” (Pg 169). This is ironic because Amir is Pashtun, and Hassan is hazara. Hassan always defended Amir from bullies, but Amir did not do the same. In the end, Hassan was abused because Amir is scared, and did not want to get hurt…

make things right. From being a cowardly young boy, Amir became a courageous young man. Hassan, however, did not have the luxury of a good childhood. Hassan was born in a poor family and grew up as once of the poorest people in Afghanistan. His family history deemed him to be a Hazara and servant. Hassan was treated injustly by almost everyone in his town, even the one person who was supposed to be his friend. Howveer, these events did not change Hassan in a bad way. Hassan cherished every…

tells the life of real stories that actually happen, and can make someone so locked in their own world have a better view of different environments. This book made me cry, and also made me thankful for the life I live because I realize that some people don’t have it as good. Starting with Hassan, he grew up in…