Introduction A Thousand Splendid Suns is a work of realistic fiction based on Khaled Hosseini’s trip to Afghanistan. The story is set in Afghanistan between the early 1960’s and early 2000’s and features two main protagonists. The first is Mariam, a quite, thoughtful child at the start of the book. Born out of wedlock to a rich and married businessman...

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The role of women in Afghanistan is an unjust and unreasonable position in which they are continuously denied many freedoms and rights. The women in the story engage reader's interest and feelings; their personalities are almost real and existent. It is amazing that Hosseini, a man, could have so much insight into the feelings of women at particular situations. Housseini...

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An author uses literary devices to improve the value and the meaning behind their story. Symbolism is often utilized to represent an idea, and can take different forms. Usually it is an object that represents another by giving it a much deeper meaning and value than what it really is. Us readers use symbolism while we read a novel, poem,...

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Attempts at female independence are universally shown as a prominent theme in both 'Wuthering Heights' and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' This is revealed in the ways the female characters try to fight against the patriarchal system that strips away their independence and both oppresses and represses them. In 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' the omniscient narrator demonstrates to the reader the...

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In A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, there is an underlying theme of women’s rights (or the lack thereof), that is prevalent throughout the entire novel. This novel shows that women in Afghanistan have no rights and are forced to marry a specific person with no say in the decision and the women are forced to wear extensive clothing,...

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Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns centers around the predicament of women in Afghan culture which powers women to wear the veil (burqa). This veil is a veritable image of both the harsh idea of male dominance and the stifling impacts of accommodation concerning women, much similarly that dresses of specific hues and uncommon caps that women are made to...

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In the novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini embodies himself in the role of a woman living in Afghanistan in a time of political oppression and war. He writes the gripping tale of Afghan women with the journey taken by two; Lalia and Mariam. Hosseini starts first with a young girl named Mariam, the first protagonist of the story,...

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Gender equality is the longest war that ladies have been battling and still are for an extended time. Women in Afghanistan have been experiencing gender equality issues in its extreme frame for ages caused by traditions and cultures along with caste and religion. Khaled Hosseini’s, A Thousand Splendid Suns clearly illustrates the predicament of women behind the dividers of Afghanistan...

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Sexism against women and girls is most commonly rooted in gender-based social norms and gender stereotypes, which ultimately perpetuate a system of patriarchal ruling. In the Afghan male-dominated society, the bonds of subordination and discrimination against women are often strengthened by a woman’s family members. In Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns, protagonists Mariam, and Laila both endure hardships and...

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There are all kinds of oppression affecting our society today. Most of these problems occur when one person exercises authority or power over another. An example is exploitation, which falls under the category of social oppression. I chose this type of oppression because it is a problem that isn’t often talked about so through this report I want to raise...

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A Thousand Splendid Suns is a novel written by Khaled Hosseini. In 2007, the year of its release, the book has already taken the attention of many by becoming number #1 New York Times bestseller. The story is about 2 young girls, Mariam and Laila, having to deal with their cursed fate. The story takes place in Afghanistan more precisely...

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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is a novel that reveals a society that objectifies women, deprives them of basic human rights, and glorifies hegemonic masculinity (Carrigan) in Afghan society. Hosseini was born in Afghanistan but sought asylum in the US as a child. He chose to highlight some grave issues that have enveloped society for many decades. As...

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“A Thousand Splendid Suns” is a moving novel written by Khaled Hosseini, being set in Pakistan. Amid the infamous rule of the Taliban, two women, Mariam and Laila, live under the oppressive roof of their husband, who brutally beats them both verbally and physically. Throughout this book, a strong bond is established between the two women, who guide and support...

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Introduction The novel A Thousand Splendid Suns, written by an Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini and published in 2007, deals with the themes of redemption and friendship depicted in various parts of the novel. A Thousand Splendid Suns is an impressive, heart-wrenching novel of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love. Moreover, the novel relies on different stylistic...

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Introduction In the realm of literature, narratives about Afghan women often intersect the themes of post-colonialism and patriarchy, painting a vivid tableau of their lived experiences. These themes not only reflect the socio-political landscape of Afghanistan but also illuminate the struggles and resilience of Afghan women. The post-colonial theory scrutinizes the aftermath of colonialism, focusing on the lingering effects of...

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Dystopian Societies and Female Oppression: An Overview The protagonists in both ‘The Handmaids Tale’ by Margaret Atwood and ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ by Khalid Hosseini suffer in the societies in which they exist. Similarly, the theme of religious oppression underpins the suffering of the female protagonists in both the fictitious, dystopian society of Gilead in ‘The Handmaids Tale’ and the...

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For years, sociologists have been developing various theories as to when and how an individual becomes an adult. In sociology, the topic of adulthood is very contradictory, as it can be perceived in different ways. Many sociologists believe that an individual must face psychological, biological, cultural-sociological, and environmental factors that will influence a person's development. The author Khaled Hosseini, uses...

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With reference to wider reading, explore and compare Margaret Atwood and Khaled Hosseini’s sociological representation of religion and its impact on women’s treatment in The Handmaid’s Tale and A Thousand Splendid Suns. In both texts, A Thousand Splendid Suns and The Handmaid’s Tale, both writers explore the exploitation and mistreatment of women for the benefit of ‘the class structure of...
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The purpose of this study to reveal the main characteristics of women, that how women are oppressed in our society and how they are facing challenge daily in their personal and professional life. According to the novel of Husseini, he declares the real version of women and portray the story that how the two characters changed their lives while living...
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Miriam is a fifteen-year-old Afghani girl who has had a troubled upbringing. Mariam’s mother, Nana, was a housekeeper for a very wealthy man named Jalil. Nana became pregnant with Jalil’s baby, Miriam, and has suffered great shame. She and Mariam had to move out of town into a very small cottage, away from Jalil and his wives and children. Ever...

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In the book A Thousand Splendid Suns written by Khaled Hosseini, in part three of the book, the attention turns back to Mariam’s point of view which she and Rasheed take care of Laila. Laila was rescued by Rasheed who found her in the rubble and saved her life. Later on, Rasheed decides to marry Laila because he says if...

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Khaled Hosseini's novel "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is a masterful exploration of the lives of Afghan women set against the tumultuous backdrop of Afghanistan’s recent history. The novel employs a rich tapestry of symbolism that enhances its thematic depth and emotional resonance. Through the use of various symbols, Hosseini delves into themes of oppression, resilience, and hope, painting a vivid...

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In both The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns Khaled Hosseini uses the official modern-day language of Afghanistan, Iran, and Tajikistan Farsi. The use of Farsi in The Kite Runner partially distances the reader from the sensitive topics that appear as well as ostracising the Western readers from having a full understanding of the tumultuous events of Amir's life...

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There is regret born from a life destined to be a hostage of ideals that deter free will. In “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khalid Hosseini, taking on a feminist perspective, the way women suffer under an oppressive culture asks the reader, just how does patriarchy affect the lives of women? The answer is fault and blame. The women introduced...

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The Taliban ruled over Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. Among all the worst things to happen in the world, this was one. With the Taliban in control, this gave every man the right of power to control their wives, but sadly also took almost everything from every female. For every female once had a choice of their own and a...

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Fidelity Theory and The movie Fidelity refers to the 'quality of being faithful'. An adaptation is judged based on whether the film precisely produces its source or not. And also An adaptation of the movie is an attempt to please the masses. There is an enormous difference between the quality of the novels and the quality of movies, as there...

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Through a study of Alice Walker's novel, The Color Purple, this paper is going to talk about those black women who have traveled a long journey from suffering male dominance, to rebellion against its conventions, and to creating their freedom. Alice Walker's “The Color Purple” was written in 1982, in an epistolary form. She has managed to use the form...

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The book A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini demonstrates the importance of education in each individual's life, which enables people to actively be more productive and earn a better quality of life. Firstly, Mullah Faizullah, who is the village Koran tutor, is the one who taught Mariam how to read and write when she did not go to which...

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Karl Marx, a philosopher, is primarily known for his development of the Marxism theory, which discusses political, social, and economic aspects of society. Marx studied the social constructs of class and their influence on the lives of individuals. Ultimately, he concluded that there are always 'conflicts between social classes and clashes of large historical forces' [1]. The novel 'A Thousand...

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Despite 'A Doll's House' (1879) and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' (2007), being written over a century apart, collectively both texts highlight the oppressing nature of a patriarchal society. Henrik Ibsen explores the journey of the main protagonist Nora, who becomes dissatisfied with her sacrifice to become a wife and fulfil her role as a mother. Eventually, she realizes that to find...

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