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Shaik MD Thameem Basha, NS Divya, K Emili Nivalitha and K Guru Brahmam Achari
Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner (2003) is a poignant novel that explores the socio-political history of Afghanistan. The novel intricately weaves themes of betrayal, guilt, redemption, love, and the immigrant experience. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Afghanistan and the subsequent rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan. The novel follows Amir, a privileged Pashtun, and his loyal Hazara friend, Hassan. Amir’s betrayal of Hassan leads to lifelong guilt. Amir then embarks on a journey to seek redemption that brings him back to his homeland. The novel critically examines class and ethnic tensions, the victimization of marginalized groups, and the challenges of cultural displacement faced by the Afghan immigrants in the United States. Through a postcolonial lens, The Kite Runner reveals the complexities of power dynamics, social injustices, and the moral struggles of its characters, making it a compelling narrative of human resilience and atonement.
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P-ISSN: 2664-8717
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International Journal of Research in English
