The Kite Runner Research Paper
Abraham Lincoln once said, “All I have learned, I have learned from books.” Books are read for many reasons. Some people find them entertaining while others see their educational value. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, does contain some entertainment value. But readers find that this book holds more educational value. They learn something from the novel, no doubt. Hosseini wrote about everything from relationships to the modern world. Although books can serve many purposes, The Kite Runner entertains readers as it teaches them about themselves and the world.
Khaled Hosseini manages to entertain readers while he teaches them and makes thought-provoking points. Elements of action are used during battle scenes and fast paced moments. …show more content…
Readers can compare and contrast the cultures and customs of Afghans and Americans. When Baba and Amir move to California, they experience a completely different culture. Baba, who had previously founded and supervised the building of an orphanage, works at a gas station. His rank in society drops from one of the people with the highest status to someone with the lowest in a heartbeat. Also, when a shopkeeper asked for Baba’s ID when he signed a check, he was outraged. Baba thought that the man did not trust him (Hosseini 127). Most Americans would not bat an eye because they have become such a mistrustful and complex society. But Afghans believe in trust and plain, old, easy, simple business. This book also teaches readers about Afghanistan’s culture and history. Multiple historical events occur during the book such as the shifting of power on July 17, 1973, which was documented in the book by gunshots in the streets (35). Even the fact that Amir’s family owned servants shows the difference in our ways of life. In the United States, people might hire a maid or a gardener, but in The Kite Runner, Ali and Hassan are full-time servants. Studying the contrasting cultures and values brought up in this novel, readers can learn about people in other parts of the
Khaled Hosseini manages to entertain readers while he teaches them and makes thought-provoking points. Elements of action are used during battle scenes and fast paced moments. …show more content…
Readers can compare and contrast the cultures and customs of Afghans and Americans. When Baba and Amir move to California, they experience a completely different culture. Baba, who had previously founded and supervised the building of an orphanage, works at a gas station. His rank in society drops from one of the people with the highest status to someone with the lowest in a heartbeat. Also, when a shopkeeper asked for Baba’s ID when he signed a check, he was outraged. Baba thought that the man did not trust him (Hosseini 127). Most Americans would not bat an eye because they have become such a mistrustful and complex society. But Afghans believe in trust and plain, old, easy, simple business. This book also teaches readers about Afghanistan’s culture and history. Multiple historical events occur during the book such as the shifting of power on July 17, 1973, which was documented in the book by gunshots in the streets (35). Even the fact that Amir’s family owned servants shows the difference in our ways of life. In the United States, people might hire a maid or a gardener, but in The Kite Runner, Ali and Hassan are full-time servants. Studying the contrasting cultures and values brought up in this novel, readers can learn about people in other parts of the