If I were a Boy Presented by Wajihah Baig Objective: At the end of this presentation, the student should be able to better

understand the affect that the Soviet Invasion in Afghanistan had on the women during that time period while also understanding how Khaled Hosseinis writing style helps address this theme. Literature Discussed: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini A moment of Silence by Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi Dreams by Langston Hughes Presentation Outline: Introduction o What its like to be a woman in Afghanistan Khaled Hosseini History of Afghanistan Hosseinis writing style o Personal experiences o Point-of-view o Journalistic style o Similar plot-lines A Thousand Splendid Suns summary Hosseinis culture Point-of-view Journalistic style Similar plot-line A Moment of Happiness Dreams Food Conclusion