COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF “KITE RUNNER” AND “A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS” BY KHALED HOSSEINI: THEMES, CHARACTERS, AND SOCIOPOLITICAL CONTEXT
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https://doi.org/10.47390/SPR1342V4SI2Y2024N34Keywords:
comparative analysis, Kite Runner, A thousand Splendid Suns, theme, characters, sociopolitical context.Abstract
This comparative analysis explores the novels "Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini, examining their thematic elements, character development, and sociopolitical context. Through a comprehensive comparative analysis, this article aims to shed light on the similarities and differences between the two novels.
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