Ethnic differences:
Afghanistan is home to a whole assortment of
ethnicities, which provides the country with a rich history but also many
ethnic problems. The Pashtun race, are the largest ethnicity and also Baba and
Amir’s race. The Pashtuns are Sunni Muslims and predominately hold the power in
Afghanistan Government and society. The Hazara ethnicities on the other hand of
which Ali and Hassan are part of, originate from Mongolia. They practice Shi’a
Islam and are a minority group in Afghanistan. Over the years the Hazara people
have had many persecutions and discrimination is evident in “The Kite Runner”.
Firstly at school where Amir is taught of Pashtun prowess and social structure
with Hazaras under Pashtuns in the hierarchy. The second time where Hazaras are
discriminated against is where Hassan is referred to as “only” a Hazara when he
is raped by Assef. Finally Hassan is again targeted by the Taliban while
protecting Amir’s house for Rahim Khan.
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