Khaled Hosseini is a novelist and physician, born in Afghanistan. He moved to the United States in 1980 and settled in California. Hosseini has written several bestsellers, with the most popular being “The Kite Runner”. “The Kite Runner” was published in 2003 and has sold over 31 million copies worldwide. It also became a film, which was released in 2007.
Teaching students about Hosseini and “The Kite Runner” is an opportunity to introduce them to the world of literature. It is also an opportunity to introduce them to the culture of Afghanistan and the issues faced there.
One way to introduce students to Hosseini is to provide them with some biographical information about him. This can include details about his upbringing in Kabul, Afghanistan, his education in the United States, and his career as a physician. Students can then be encouraged to research more about him and his work.
Reading “The Kite Runner” in class can delve further into Hosseini’s work. The book is set in Afghanistan and follows the life of Amir, a young boy from the privileged Pashtun tribe, as he grows up in Kabul with his friend and servant Hassan, who is from the Hazara tribe. The book explores themes of betrayal, redemption, and the complex relationship between Amir and Hassan. It also sheds light on the cultural and political issues in Afghanistan.
While reading “The Kite Runner”, students can engage in discussions about the themes, plot, and characters. They can also be encouraged to analyze the cultural aspects of the book and how they relate to Afghan society. The book can also be used to teach writing skills, such as characterization and theme development.
