Analysis Of The Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseini And Dead...

SOI-The purpose of this text was for a connection internal. I have tried to connect each text together through the theme of societal pressure. I have included aspects from each text and linked them together comparing them to real life situations. Growing up in such a judgemental world, we all get judged on the things we do, the clothes we wear, the way we look and the place we originate from. These aspects all blend into one major theme of societal pressure and create many difficulties for some teenagers growing up in this society. The texts, Try by Colbie Caillat, Thrift Shop by Macklemore, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Dead Poet’s Society by Peter Weir, all incorporate different ways to express or overcome societal pressure, foreshadowing some sort of advice to the viewer or listener. This allows them to think about their actions and construct a unique world that is suitable for their own culture or living habits. Song lyrics can be a great way to express thoughts, ideas and themes. Societal pressure in this case is expressed through the song ‘Try’ by Colbie Caillat. Many people these days can be quite insecure about their looks, for example, women. In today’s world, we can cover up small marks with makeup and buy flashy dresses to make us look beautiful. However, all we are doing is creating a false image to society in order to make us feel accepted by one another. What the song is trying to convey is that natural beauty should be seen more often and that