DISCUSSION ABOUT AFGHAN CULTURE AND SOCIETAL NORMS INFLUENCE THE PORTRAYAL OF FATHERS IN KHALID HUSSAINʼS WORKS
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Afghan culture, Khaled Hosseini, fatherhood, societal norms, masculinity, patriarchy, The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, postcolonial literature.Abstract
This article explores how Afghan culture and societal norms shape the portrayal of fathers in Khaled Hosseini’s literary works, especially in The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. By analyzing the father figures in the context of traditional Afghan values, gender expectations, and the sociopolitical backdrop, the study highlights how patriarchal norms and cultural identity are reflected in Hosseini’s narratives. The paper employs a qualitative literary analysis method, integrating cultural studies and postcolonial theory to understand paternal roles in Afghan society.
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