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This paper delves into the portrayal of collective trauma experienced by the Hazara community in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. Through a psychological and socio-political lens, the research explores themes of marginalisation, racial persecution, and intergenerational trauma. Characters such as Hassan, Ali, Sohrab, and the Hazara women represent the emotional and cultural weight of historical injustices. This paper examines how literature can serve as a voice for marginalised communities, providing insight into their lived experiences and the necessity for collective healing.
Ms. Sneha Das. “Analyzing the Collective Trauma of Hazaras in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner.” The Criterion: An International Journal in English, vol. 17, no. 3, June 2026, pp. 246-271. DOI, https://doi.org/10.66376/criterion.v17.n3.17.
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