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The Kite Runner Historical Lesson: Hazara/Pashtun
Senior Thesis Topic Brainstorm The Kite Runner Reading Groups
Chapter 1 Rhetorical Prcis Chapter 2 annotations Objectives SWBAT:
Understand historical information and apply it to their readingof
The Kite Runner to enhance analysis Dissect and analyze The Kite
Runner for symbolism, theme,diction, characterization, and imagery
Begin processing possible thesis topics for Senior Theses Quote
Analysis Discuss with a partner what you believe to be the
meaningof the following quote: The only thing necessary for the
triumph of evil isfor good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke Pashtuns
and Hazaras Create new doc in Notes folder
Kite Runner Historical Lecture Pashtuns and Hazaras Sociocultural
Conflicts in Afghanistan Information provided, in part, by Militant
Islamist Ideology: Understanding the Global Threat by Youssef
Aboul-Enein Hazara People Persian-speaking people residing in
Central Afghanistan(Hazarajat) and Northwestern Pakistan.
Predominately Shia Muslims Comprise roughly 19% of population in
Afghanistan Hazaras can be found in Iran and Pakistan in large
numbers,mostly as refugees; many have been displaced fromhomeland
due to social oppression Features of Hazaras Mongoloid in
appearance; easily distinguishedfrom neighboring populations Broad
faces, flat noses, narrow eye shape,minimal facial hair, and
typically shorter inheight Unclear as to what origins are, but
EasternTurkic and Mongol descent have beensuggested Location of
Hazaras Distinct area for Hazara population in Hazarajat
Mountainous, central areas of Afghanistan Distinct boundaries;
travelers are aware when they haveentered into Hazarajat Suggests
political boundary for Hazarajat Hazara Origin One of few races on
earth for which no origin is clear
Suggested origin is of Genghis Khan (Mongol Warrior of13th
Century). Similar language between Hazaras and Mongols Other
theory: Buddhists living in Afghanistan from KushanDynasty from
2000 years ago prior to arrival of Islam. Pashtun People Extremely
proud people comprising 42% of Afghanistanspopulation (11-12
million) Reside in Eastern and Southern Afghanistan 608 different
tribal groups Reputation as a fierce, independent, hot tempered,
bold, andfearless people The name Afghan was given to Pashtuns by
Persians;means unruliness or upheaval Pashtun Features Caucasians
of medium height
Straight noses, black hair, dark eyes(but also instances of blue,
green, andgray eyes) Pashtun Origin Origin is also a bit
unclear
Legends attest to being descendants of Afghana, grandsonof King
Saul (first king of a united Kingdom of Israel andJudah) Scholars
suggest Pashtuns arose from intermingling ofancient and subsequent
invaders Pashtun Behavior Noted as fierce fighters
Accustomed to hardship and poverty,and are able to prevail in
conditionsthat may seem impossible to others Deeply dedicated to
religious beliefs,but also cultivate nonreligious
culturaltraditions Political Power Political power has always been
with the Pashtuns
Afghan means Pashtun; Afghanistan means Land of thePashtuns
Pashtuns have traditionally oppressed Hazaras; King AbdulRehman
(first Pashtun King, 1893) ordered anti-HazaraProgram, killing
thousands of Hazaras and displacingthousands more. Hazaras and
Pashtuns Large numbers of Hazaras were displaced to Kabul(Pashtun
Region) where they served as serfs and servants Hazaras suffered
under rule of the Taliban; completeisolation and neglect (Taliban
kept UN from deliveringfood, resources) Severe oppression, ethnic
massacres, rapes carried out byPashtun Taliban on Hazara people
Hazaras and Pashtuns These human rightsabuses not only occurredin
Hazarajat, but acrossall areas controlled by theTaliban.
Particularly aftertheir capture of Mazar-iSharif in 1998,
whereafter a massive killing ofsome 8000 civilians, theTaliban
openly declaredthat the Hazaras would betargeted. Hazara People
Pashtun People Hazara Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K9uEcVSBBk Homework Read/annotate
chapters 2-3
Begin journal entries (typed, MLA format) Thesis Topic
Selection
Step 1: List 2-3 ideas you have for a thesis topic (you may select
onefrom the packet, or you may come up with your own) *Try to be
original and unique!!! Example: Mental illness in the United States
Political Apathy Academic disparities amongst racial groups Select
one topic to explore
With your selected topic, create three questions that youhave about
that overall idea: Example: How have American values changed toward
thosewith mental illness in the last 30 years, especially with
thedevelopment of modern prescription medication, and isenough
being done against the injustice forced upon thisdemographic?
Describe your intentions
What do you plan on doing with this project? Write a one-paragraph
description of your intentions