Societal expectations affect personal choices from "summary" of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
In Kabul, societal expectations weighed heavily on individuals, influencing their personal choices in profound ways. Amir, the protagonist of the story, found himself constantly grappling with the pressure to conform to the rigid norms and values of Afghan society. From a young age, he was acutely aware of the expectations placed upon him as a boy, as well as his role in his relationship with Hassan, his loyal friend and servant. The rigid societal hierarchy in Afghanistan dictated that individuals like Amir, born into privileged Pashtun families, were expected to assert their dominance over those from lower classes, such as Hassan, who belonged to the Hazara ethnic group. This dynamic not only influenced the way in which Amir treated Hassa...
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