The Taliban is a Sunni Islamist political group that controls and manipulates citizens of Afghanistan through fear.In the novel The Kite Runner the way of life that the characters live is enforced by the Taliban.They control the way people think and how they act, they create there own rules and if you go against them you and your family would be punished.They have helped Afghanistan to be split up into a country now divided by power and religion
There are many cases where characters from the book like Amir are affected by the Taliban’s actions.One instance is when Amir decides that he must return to Kabul to rescue Sohrab from the orphanage.When he returns he is told by Rahim Khan that “They don’t let you be human” referring to the Taliban and on top of that that the Taliban had taken Sohrab.This shows the supremacy that the Taliban have over people, they can go buy children and even though the man who runs the orphanage knows what is happening to the children once they are taken but he has no choice but to accept it. “A few weeks later the Taliban banned kite running.”Before Amir said this he thought the wars were over.As soon as the Taliban had gained the trust of the people they took away a part of the Afghan culture. One of the only things that brought happiness to people of that city was taken.
As you can see there are many ways that the Taliban control the people of Afghanistan.All the characters in this outrageously phenomenal book are affected by the Taliban in a negative way.
Kyle, your first quotation is well chosen, but what does it mean and why is it important? So really, in your opinion, what do the Taliban get from their power?
That was a good job to put in Rahim Khan's words mentioning that the Taliban don't let you be human for that is really the best way that someone could sum up the Taliban. Also good choice with the quote about the Taliban banning kite running for that is one of the largest symbols in this book.
This is something that everybody should read because it shows how realistic the novel is, as well as why Canadian soldiers must continue to fight the Taliban, despite the sacrafices involved. You make me realize that there are people in the world who desperately need help. And as a Canadian, I'm proud that we're doing what we can.
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ReplyDeleteKyle, your first quotation is well chosen, but what does it mean and why is it important?
ReplyDeleteSo really, in your opinion, what do the Taliban get from their power?
That was a good job to put in Rahim Khan's words mentioning that the Taliban don't let you be human for that is really the best way that someone could sum up the Taliban. Also good choice with the quote about the Taliban banning kite running for that is one of the largest symbols in this book.
ReplyDeleteThis is something that everybody should read because it shows how realistic the novel is, as well as why Canadian soldiers must continue to fight the Taliban, despite the sacrafices involved. You make me realize that there are people in the world who desperately need help. And as a Canadian, I'm proud that we're doing what we can.
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