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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. About the Author. By Afghan-American Khaled Hosseini First novel published in English by an author from Afghanistan. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan Moved to Paris when Soviets took over and eventually settled in California Earned M.D. from UCSD.

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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

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  1. The Kite Runnerby Khaled Hosseini

  2. About the Author • By Afghan-American Khaled Hosseini • First novel published in English by an author from Afghanistan. • Born in Kabul, Afghanistan • Moved to Paris when Soviets took over and eventually settled in California • Earned M.D. from UCSD

  3. Historical Background • Soviet-backed Marxist government in Afghanistan vs. Islamic fundamentalist insurgents • U.S. supported Islamic fundamentalists • bin Laden, al Qaeda and 9/11 • Refugees flee to Pakistan and U.S. • Rise of the Taliban • strict interpretation of Muslim law • poor treatment of women • public executions

  4. About the Story • Narrated by Amir, one of the main characters, who now lives in U.S., telling about his childhood in Kabul • Story begins in pre-civil war Afghanistan • Kite fighting: children fly kites and try to break or cut others’ strings

  5. Main Characters • Amir - protagonist of novel • upper-class (Pashtun) before downfall of monarchy • Hassan - Amir’s sidekick • lower-class (Hazara) • Assef - antagonist • neighborhood bully • Baba - Amir’s father • Ali - Hassan’s father • Rahim Khan - Baba’s business partner and friend

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