Ethical Issues In The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner, authored by renowned novelist Khaled Hosseini, should have been a mandatory read on account of the book’s compelling narrative and captivating retelling of Afghani history. The book imparts invaluable moral lessons and communicates information on a country that holds a commanding position in US foreign policy.

Hosseini sets the scene of two fictional childhood friends and how global foreign policy affected both of their lives. Hosseini creates moral dilemmas in which the audience is left emotionally attached to the novel and its characters. Although righteous redemption ultimately prevails in the story, the ethical dilemmas posed in the book serve as fascinating diving boards for deep intellectual discussion.

A primary interest in American foreign policy, Afghanistan, remains a country shrouded in mystery for the public. Hosseini presents a perspicuous history for Afghanistan and extends his documentation of history by illustrating how it affected the various, disparate social groups of Afghanistan. In order to remain an informed citizen, knowledge of Afghanistan and its history is paramount, especially given its premium in the chambers of Congress.
These unique characteristics provide the grounds for why The Kite Runner should have been