Guilt as Catalyst: Exploring Human Transformation in the Works of Khaled Hosseini

Abstract

This study explores the complex phenomena of guilt, analyzing its complex characteristics, underlying causes, and transformational impacts. The principal objectives include analyzing the behavioral changes in characters, investigating the underlying causes and their effects on individuals, analyzing the reasons behind the desire for forgiveness, and presenting guilt as a driving force behind reform and positive change. Hosseini's English novels are based on Erikson's psychosocial development theory and emphasize the ego's role in forming a person's sense of self. Qualitative analysis is used for this study to examine how guilt highlights the psychological complexities of forgiveness and tolerance in Hosseini's narratives and motivates beneficial social outcomes. The research aims to provide a deeper appraisal of guilt as a constantly evolving and varied driver of social reform with a focus on character development in literature.