Bullets and Train is a nuclear-terrorism novel that has been written by a Pakistani writer namely Adeerus Ghayan.He is a Pakistani based author. He got his first English novel published in the year 2014.He has published eleven books in English up till now. All of his novels focus on religio-socio-politico-military issues. He has also written numerous short stories. He has co-authored a book on Autism as well. Recently he has started writing Science fiction and Techno-Thrillers. He has also started writing a novel which focuses on Australia. According to him, he writes on those issues which no one talks or argues about in Pakistan. In this novel, he has drawn our attention towards many issues which are considered taboo in Pakistan. Actually, …show more content…
Another theme of the novel, we can say, is the nexus between the terrorists and the criminals. The terrorists rely on the criminal organization to achieve their monstrous and evil designs. We have also seen another side of the terrorists in which sacred and spiritual fundamentalists have used their religion for personal gain; a view that hasn’t been surveyed in Western composition and literature. The author has kept South Asian people in his mind when putting together the plot as the corruption and lack of education is famous in South Asia. The people in the subcontinent are not well educated and don’t understand the system of the government due to which the whole sub-continent has brimmed over with corruption. The criminals are now increasing day by day as the illiterate people are joining the criminal organizations for the sake of money. Only the military is working hard to fight and eliminate terrorists. The involvement of the foreign nations in the country politics has destroyed the country. The foreign nations have drones which are playing a vital role in destroying the society. The terrorists are increasing because of the poverty and illiteracy. The writer has also focused on oppression of the government. He has explained that everything is controlled by the government now days and the people aren’t in their control now. The people
The world does not have to know your business, some things are better left unsaid. Every person has their secret, sometimes these secrets come out. At other times, they are taken to the grave. Secrecy has a great effect on the plot of a story, one of such stories is “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. Amir finds out years after his father dies that he has a half-brother, who is none other than his childhood friend, his Hazara servant, Hassan. The story takes a major turn once this secret is revealed. In Khaled Hosseini’s novel “The Kite Runner,” the secret that Amir and Hassan are brothers is hidden from not just them, but from all of Afghanistan by Baba, Ali, and Rahim Khan, to protect Baba’s honor and Ali’s pride.
Amir’s mother, Sofia, dies in childbirth; Amir inherits her love of literature and probably her looks to some extent, but, her being dead, never receives any motherly love or guidance, which could have helped him out of the cowardly hole he later digs himself into. Amir’s father’s best friend and business partner, Rahim Khan, tries to give Amir the motherly love he clearly needs, fostering Amir’s love of writing and steadfastly standing up for him when Amir’s father, Baba, criticizes him, but Rahim Khan does not do enough to instill honesty, courage, and strength of conviction in young Amir. Amir’s best friend, Hassan, a servant a year younger than Amir, is everything Amir is not: athletic, brave, loyal, honest, and kind, inciting jealousy in Amir. Assef, a local bully, poses a real threat to Amir, hating Amir for the crime of befriending a Hazara (oppressed ethnic minority), but Amir is protected by Hassan, allowing young Amir to freeze and not stand up for himself in Assef’s presence. Last, but most importantly, is Amir’s father, Baba, and his views on Amir: he blames Amir for Sofia’s death,
"The Sniper" places a strong emphasis on the evils of war, and yet paints a vivid image of mankind's qualities and their society. Employing the technique of describing one particular sniper to symbolise a general subject, readers are able to gain a deep insight into the evils of war. In this story, the assembly of setting, contrasting characters and themes of fanaticism and division of loyalties are vital to conveying the horror of war. On the other hand, "The Sniper" also discusses the power of war, depicting it as the decider of life and death for men. Its force is further emphasised when neighbours are turned into enemies under war's influence.
Through literature, Liam O’Flaherty, the author of the short story The Sniper, clearly illustrates how horrific and destructive war really is. He illustrates the appalling agony of the Irish civil war through a dramatic story of two brothers against each other in the war. Through the the author's writing, readers can conclude that the theme of The Sniper is that war destroys families. O’Flaherty sets emphasis on this theme by using many strong literary devices. The literary devices used that apply the most emphasis on the theme are situational irony, setting, and the author's use of direct characterization .
Hosseini utilises Structure, Symbolism and Dialogue throughout chapter 6 to explore the characters and their relationships along with the central ideas of truthfulness and Afghanistan Culture.
powerful and moving story about two brothers, however it also does an outstanding job at portraying the culture and norms of Afghanistan; both the positive aspects and the negative aspects. Hosseini directly and
Hamid shows Changes perception of individuality. People like Changes suffered a lot in America and got interest to know native identity. Native culture and identity is awesome for every individual. Changes worries that even after all the sacrifices and services of Pakistanis has never treated Pakistan as ally or friend. There is probability that Americans might have encouraged Indians to envy with Pakistanis. Hamid painfully conveys that Americans never treat non- European Counties as their friends and they treat like tissue papers.
By using his prodigious skills as an American author, Hosseini captures a childhood relationship between two very different boys. In his influential New York Times Bestseller, Hosseini weaves the lines of a very delicate relationship between Amir and Hassan which eventually comes crashing down. In this relationship, Hassan serves his master, Amir, and, to Hassan's peril, the duo's entire relationship rests on the shoulders of the youthful Amir.
What seems like an innocent childhood friendship, it is taken by a tragic turn becoming a complex relationship when one betrays the other. Amir and Hassan share a strong bond of friendship inspite of being members of conflicting social classes in Afghanistan. The story banks upon the themes of extreme loyalty and intense guilt, played out by an unfortunate circumstance, followed by a series of reflective incidents. Hosseini's engaging novel brings out of the depths of self-condemnation in a phenomenal manner.
The following is a brief explanation of the motivation of the Islamic Jihad Group. Included is a response to how the knowledge of the Islamic Jihad Group’s motivation might assist in planning counter terrorist strategy. Included are explanations as to how the motivations of terrorists differ from the motivations of other violent criminals and how cultural, socioeconomic, or political factors could lead a person to become a terrorist or criminal.
Amir’s misadventures begin as a boy living in an affluent Afghanistan world. On the day of his birth, his mother hemorrhages to death. Robbed of any feminine influence or comfort, he goes to his overshadowing Baba for love and acceptance. His father denies his only son the tenderness he desires, leading Amir to believe his father despises him. After all, Amir’s
In the novel, Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, the protagonist, Amir, is torn between two truths as he lived associated with different kinds of religious groups in Afghan society: Pashtuns and Hazaras. Each identity played a unique part in Amir’s life. Whether they had a positive or negative effect, both changed his values and beliefs. Individuals also shaped Amir’s character. Baba, Assef, and Hassan were major influences upon Amir’s growth throughout the book; their differences shaped Amir into the man he later became as all three represented a different side of Afghan society.
Additionally, to understand terrorism, we must understand the motivations. In the 21st century, it is fair to say that many organisations are religiously and politically motivated. Which are primary observations from the film as well, however what is also manifested in the storyline is the idea of personal vendettas or struggles, honour and the need for recognition. What I have learnt this semester is that along with the interpretations of Islam, there are many diverse people, who are then motivated differently. In week 3 for example one of the readings discussed child radicalisation, and most definitely these children are
Social conditions are what shape a country. Over the years, people, not only in Afghanistan, but around the world create norms that define people’s roles in life, their future, and how they should be treated based on their gender and beliefs. Khaled Hosseini’s first novel, The Kite Runner, comments on the social conditions of Afghanistan through telling a story about the lives of two Muslim boys; a privileged Sunni Pashtun, Amir, and his long-time friend and servant, Hassan, a loyal but disadvantaged Shia Hazara. Hosseini expresses Amir’s uncertain feelings toward Hassan which form the decisions he makes throughout the book. These choices result in Amir destroying his relationship with Hassan. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini is a commentary on the social conditions in Afghanistan as shown through the roles of women and men in society and the ideals of Afghan culture. Unfortunately, these problems are still active in most of Afghanistan.
The incident in the stadium also reveals to Parvana and Shauzia the complete horror of living under such a regime and haunts Parvana for the next few days. As a Muslim, the writer believes that the actions of the Taliban like the one’s depicted in this novel disgrace Muslims in the present times. Islam is a peaceful religion that promotes morality and generosity among all people, not the twisted version portrayed by the Taliban.