Life In The Kite Runner

“In Afghanistan, life is so fragile; who knows what the next week will bring? That fragility really affects the way you are able to report, and the kind of stories people will tell you.” - Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, a journalist, mentioned on Quote Addicts. In the present, life in Afghanistan is not easy, but the true life in Afghanistan is full of colorful kites. The transition of Afghan life, from what it was to what it is now, is revealed in the fictitious novel, “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. The story displays Afghan life in different forms with the help of the characters and events. Afghan life is influenced by different aspects, such as art, clothing, food, and education.

Dance and music brings joy to Afghan life, which can be expressed

In Afghanistan, many foods are influenced by countries, such as Persia, India and Mongolia. From Persia, some spices and ingredients are: saffron and garam masala; which is a mix of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, peppers, and nutmeg. The foods from India transform the cuisine in Afghan. They include: coriander, mint and cooking with sabzi, which is spinach or green herbs. Pakora is one of the food from India which was mentioned in “The Kite Runner”, and the narrator described how the smell of pakora symbolized Afghan life. Afghan cuisine is mainly based on their crops, such as wheat, rice, native fruits, vegetables and dairy products that are milk, and yogurt. Many cultures have different types of foods that are eaten during special occasions or just on a daily basis. Some popular dishes in Afghanistan are: Afghan Kofta, Naan-e Afghan and Kabuli Palaw. These cuisines reflect the culture of Afghanistan, but also fuel the minds of students in

There are two separate education systems in Afghanistan: religious and modern. The older one is a religious education system which is taught by mullahs, and is offered in mosques. In contrast, the modern system is offered by the government for free, and it is compulsory at all levels. Unfortunately, education is not accessible to majority of the children due to the lack of resources and schools in their area. Cultural difference is another barrier for Afghan children which is depicted in “The Kite Runner” by differentiating between two ethnic groups: Pashtuns and Hazaras. One example from the book is that Amir attended school, whereas, Hassan stayed at home and fulfilled his duties as a servant. Gender inequality unable girls from receiving education. Another interesting topic relating to education is Afghan poetry and storytelling, which is conveyed in different languages, such as Dari and Pashto. Education is the key to a better Afghan life, and it can unlock the land locked