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Context
AO4: Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the context in
which literary texts are written and received
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” – but was convinced to get it
published by his wife
In what context has the novel been received?
● Shortly after Hosseini started writing the book, 9/11 occured and his wife insisted he
submit the manuscript
● Hosseini was unsure if people in the US would want to hear from the perspective of an
Afghan man as ​“wounds were raw and emotions ran high”​ (Foreword to the Celebratory
Edition, Khaled Hosseini, August 2006)
● Also concerned that it would seem opportunistic and like he was capitalizing on a tragic
event
● However, his wife was convinced that it was the ideal time to tell the world an Afghan
story
● Manuscript was submitted and it was published in June 2003
● Immediate reception was positive, Hosseini was praised for ability to mix personal,
political and historical issues into the story

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“Khale Hosseini gives us a vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people
have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence – forces that continue to
threaten them even today
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August 2006)
Made into a film n 2007 – four of the children who acted in it had to be moved out the
country as they and their families were put in danger, due to contreversy about the
scenes of Hassan’s rape and Sohrab’s abuse
Considered a relatively new text and so has not yet gained completely extensive literary
criticism
Incorrectly assumed to be the first novel written by an Afghan in English aimed at Wester
readers
First novel of it’s type to achieve prominence and have a big reach to and impact on
Western readers
“As a writer, I am thrilled when readers respond to the story, to the characters and their
hardships the twists and turns in the plot
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The different contexts behind The Kite Runner influence the narrative and overall story of the
book
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Khaled Hosseini was
born in Kabul, Afghanistan and the city of Kabul was a cosmopolitan city at the time he was
growing up there
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Western culture and Adfhan traditions were mixed a lot during this
time, and this is also reflected in the novel, as we see Amir enjoying films and literature and the
sport of kite fighting
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The context of the time it was written in also clearly had influences The Kite Runner to some
extent
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Although he became a successful practicing doctor in 1996, he still
felt deeply influenced by his memories of Afghanistan and he began writing The Kite Runner in
March 2001
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Chapter One
The first chapter only makes full sense with full context of the rest of the novel
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They peer down, ask me
questions
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Do I know who I am? Do I hurt anywhere? I
know what I am and I hurt everywhere
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● “and” c​ onnects the answers together, both questions answered in one sentence

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both very short answers, to the point and direct

“I fade out
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“I fade out
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● continuous disorientation and confusion

“What had I done, other than take my guilt out on the very same people that I had
betrayed, and the try to forget it all? What had I done, other than become an
insomniac?
What had I ever done to right things?”
“What had I done,”
● repeated phrase and pause after it - Amir questioning himself, his actions and motives
“What had I ever done to right things?”
● build up to final rhetorical question
● does not follow quite the same pattern as previous ones
● only line in paragraph and inclusion of ‘ever’ makes this one stand out



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