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Background and Overview of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner

www.afghan-web.com. Afghan flag. Background and Overview of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner. www.marshall.edu. connecttheworld.blogs.cnn.com. Khaled Hosseini. Order of Presentation. Setting Historical Overview Taliban Religion Ethnic Groups Afghanistan Today Essential Questions.

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Background and Overview of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner

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  1. www.afghan-web.com Afghan flag Background and Overview of Khaled Hosseini’sThe Kite Runner www.marshall.edu connecttheworld.blogs.cnn.com Khaled Hosseini

  2. Order of Presentation • Setting • Historical Overview • Taliban • Religion • Ethnic Groups • Afghanistan Today • Essential Questions georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov At a movie screening

  3. Setting: Afghanistan • Afghanistan is a land-locked country in the Middle East. • It is bordered by Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and China. www.worldatlas.com

  4. Historical Overview of Afghanistan www.cia.gov • In the mid-1700s, the capital city was moved to Kabul. • In the mid-1800s, the country was mostly controlled by Great Britain. In 1919, Afghans fought for freedom and became an independent nation.

  5. Historical Overview, Continued • In 1978, the PDPA (People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan) rose to power. They advocated for women’s rights and for land redistribution amongst the poor. Under the leadership of President Carter, the U.S. helped finance these reforms. www.womenforwomen.org

  6. Historical Overview, Continued zamaaneh.com • These reforms occurred during the Cold War (a conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union). Because the Soviet Union felt threatened by U.S. involvement, Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. answersinhistory.wordpress.com

  7. Historical Overview, Continued • 10 years later, in 1989, the Soviets withdrew from Afghanistan. However, neither the U.S. or the Soviets helped rebuild war-torn Afghanistan. In the aftermath of the conflict, the Taliban rose to power. www.pakistantoday.com.pk www.nydailynews.com

  8. Taliban Rule www.theguardian.com • During this seven-year period, Muslim extremist groups such as al-Qaida gained popularity. • In addition, women’s freedoms were severely curtailed. • Finally, extreme and inhumane punishments were enacted for crimes such as theft. www.cartoonstock.com

  9. Religion • Nearly 80% of Afghans are Sunni Muslims, while the remaining 20% are Shi’a. • Sunnis and Shi’as primarily disagree on the rightful successors of Muhammad. • In the novel, Amir is Sunni and Hassan is Shi’a. teachmiddleeast.lib.uchicago.edu Mosque of the Prophet Medina, Saudi Arabia

  10. Ethnic Groups • Pashtuns are the largest ethnic group at nearly 42% while Hazaras comprise approximately 9%. Historically, there has been conflict between these two groups. • Physically, the differences between the two groups are subtle. Generally, the Pashtuns have straighter noses and wider eyes while the Hazaras have more Asian features (wider noses and smaller eyes). • Amir is Pashtun while Hassan is Hazara. newamericamedia.org www.hazarajaat.com

  11. Afghanistan Today en.wikipedia.org • In late 2001 (after 9/11), the U.S. invaded Afghanistan and overthrew the Taliban regime. • A new president, Hamid Karzai was appointed. • Unfortunately, Afghanistan still struggles with Taliban insurgents, illegal opium trading, active landmines, and poverty. www.dailymaverick.co.za

  12. Essential Questions • How does my past influence me? • How can I allow my past to assist others? therunkiter.wordpress.com Hassan and Amir

  13. Works Cited "Afghanistan." Wikipedia. 12 June 2008. 25 June 2008 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan>. Hosseini, Khaled. The Kite Runner. New York City: Riverhead Books, 2004.

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