Masculinity In The Kite Runner

In the novel "The Kite Runner" by Khaled, Hosseini it is clear that class, ethnicity and gender influences play a huge factor in affecting the lives of each individual character. Showing that each character is rated for, whether it's through religion differences like the Sunni's and Shi'as, separation of races like the Pashtun's and Hazara's or gender classes like having affectionate emotions for the servants and Hazara's. Although these separations create a rift between peace in Afganistan, the friendship experiences lead them otherwise. It is safe to say that throughout the novel social class plays a negative factor in affecting the character's relationships in Afghanistan. For example, in the story, Baba refuses to admit or establish

Throughout the novel, it is also reasonable to believe that masculinity in a man and as a husband is very important in Afghanistan, as Amir describes and looks up to his father's manhood and brotherhood with the people in his life. As Amir craves attention and acceptance from his father, it is easy to see the longing for a father to son nourishment and because Baba does not give Amir the honor and love he longs for, Amir takes it out on Hassan which Baba finds very fond of. This action of jealousy triggers the main conflict and the main center of the

Over time when Amir soon realizes that he let his actions cloud his judgment it is an act of redemption he believes that can make things right. Being aware of how social class, ethnicity and gender roles function in Afghanistan, when Amir moves to America he finally realizes the lies behind the truth. It also demonstrates how easy the author clarifies how simple things like reputation and power can destroy one's character. Whether it's through heartbreak or friendship, punishment or reward the Kite Runner teaches us a sense of what our society is today and how we need to open our eyes to these