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I don't know if my opinions have changed greatly on Afghanistan yet I do think they have changed at least a bit.
this is mostly due to the fact that I did not really understand the history before the taliban, or that even those with high autority in the past had been misplaced in all the events of the country.
Though in the beginning of reading this novel I felt as if Afghanistan was a place in which there was a tragedy and misunderstanding in the western world about it, but now I realize how much more there was to know.
From what we've talked about in class i now know more of the background which has led to what type of country they are now. I think this has opened my eyes a bit more about Afghanistan but i dont think my opinions have changed that dramatically. I think by reading this novel I just seems more personal and hit you harder because youre getting the point of view of someone that is now living in the west.
What has most changed me is my now new dislike for Taliban. Personally, and I'm sure this applies to a lot of people, but to me, the things they enforce and do to the people doesn't seem "right" or "lawful". I honestly would like to do something about it, but it's difficult when you're so far away, heh heh.
Well, I had always had a hatred for the way the Taliban ruled and treated people and their utter disregard for human rights. But I had never realized that even SMILING was a crime there.
This has reinforced my opinion that the "peace keeping" in the Middle East is justified and necesary.
I don't know what my opinions of Afghanistan were to begin with really. I'd have to admit I don't read the paper very often or pay much attention to the news, so I don't really know what is going on in most places. All I really know is what the Americans think, and that they have done terrorist acts. I guess for me it wouldn't really be a change in opinions, it would be more like realizing the situations.
I don't think my opinion itself has changed, however, I do know that my knowledge of how people were treated has expanded a little.
I studied Afghanistan a number of years ago, where I learned quite a bit about the Taleban, as well as the people of the country, however, I never quite grasped the concept about just how real it was until we read a novel, such as "The Kite Runner"
After reading The Kite Runner I don't really believe the book has changed my mind on what I thought Afghanistan is. I didn't know much about the history or the Taliban before I read this book but I do have more respect for the people who have lived through those harsh times in the past and maybe even now. I understand more about how people who immigrate from Afghanistan into North America feel victimized by the people around them. I still really want to go travel there sometime and see how the people live and experience and understand their culture.
Even before reading "the Kite Runner" I knew a fair bit about the situation in Afghanistan, but reading this bok opened my eyes that much more. Even before the invasion and later teh Taliban, their culture was so far removed from our own. And learning more about the Taliban and their rules made me very angry at these people who think they own the world. I am glad that there are now Canadians there trying to remedy things. I just hope they are going about it the right way.
my opinion of Afghanistan has definately changed. Before I read the book, I viewed Afghanistan as just a war-torn country and nothing more. But now I understand the history and how beautiful it once was and could be again.
The novel also gave me a more intense look at the Taliban. I always knew they were bad, I just didn't know the extent of it.
I would have to agree with mostly everone here. I never really payed much attention to Afghanistan, but now I know much more and I respect the people there. (not the Taliban). Now that im more educated on this topic, I see now that they werent that different from us, they enjoyed living life and being with friends and family, but now thats just a dream, and that makes me mad.
Well i've lived in the Middle east area so i kind of understand their culture. Though, where i lived they weren't as strict but the same sort of guidelines were still there. That's what made me understand and visualize what went on in the kite runner because i've seen it hands on. The author did a great job of describing Afghanistan and it's culture. I think anybody who reads the Kite Runner will have their eyes opened.
I don't necessarily know if my opinions of Afghanistan have changed but I have gained more knowledge of the place. Reading this made me realize how horrible their living conditions were under the Taliban rule.
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