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Abstract "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini explores themes of subaltern portrayal, ethnic divide, and political instability in Afghanistan. This research paper focuses on the novel's depiction of the Pashtun-Hazara ethnic divide and its impact on individuals and the nation. Central characters Amir and Hassan exemplify the complexities of friendship and ethnic differences. Through characters like Hassan, Ali, and Sohrab, who face marginalization and persecution, the subaltern aspect is examined under different ruling powers. The paper investigates the social, political, and religious norms that dominate Afghan society, particularly affecting men and women. It analyzes Afghanistan's multiethnic dynamics, emphasizing discrimination based on gender, race, and religious commitments, notably between Pashtuns (Sunni Muslims) and Hazaras (Shi'a Muslims). By uncovering the silencing and internalized inferiority experienced by subordinate characters, the paper highlights the oppressive treatment of Hazaras by Pashtuns, exemplified by Assef. The consequences faced by the characters in a Taliban-dominated society and the challenges of seeking justice are explored. The paper also touches on the marginalized status of women in the novel. Overall, it underscores the importance of acknowledging and addressing the plight of subaltern individuals, as depicted by Hosseini in "The Kite Runner."

Domination, Subaltern, Consciousness, Pashtuns, Taliban, Hazaras.

"Unveiling the Subaltern: Exploring Ethnic Divide, Political Instability, and Domination in "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.a343-a345, July-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307039.pdf

"Unveiling the Subaltern: Exploring Ethnic Divide, Political Instability, and Domination in "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no. ppa343-a345, July-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307039.pdf