THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN'S RESILIENCE IN KHALED HOSSEINI'S «A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS»
Keywords:
Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns, women's resilience, feminist literary criticism, Afghan society, gender inequality, patriarchy, oppression, survivalAbstract
This study explores the representation of women's resilience in Khaled Hosseini's novel «A Thousand Splendid Suns.» Through a detailed analysis of the characters, setting, and narrative structure, this paper examines how Hosseini portrays the multifaceted struggles and enduring strength of Afghan women under socio-political turmoil. Employing a feminist literary criticism framework, the study investigates the ways in which the novel addresses themes of patriarchy, oppression, and survival. The findings suggest that Hosseini's work not only highlights the resilience of women but also serves as a critique of gender inequality in Afghan society. This paper contributes to the broader discourse on women's literature and resilience in conflict zones.
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