Home Quote by Khaled Hosseini And The Mountains Echoed
““A huge maze of tents and mud huts and homes built from plastic and aluminum siding in a labyrinth of narrow passageways littered with dirt and shit. It was a city in the belly of a yet greater city. He had lived in a small mud house there with his brothers… In its alleyways, he and his brothers had learned to walk and talk. They had gone to school there. He had played with sticks and rusty old bicycle wheels on its dirty streets, running around with other refugee kids, until the sun dipped and his grandmother called him home.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mountains Echoed, 2013
A vivid depiction of a refugee child's upbringing in cramped, makeshift settlements, highlighting resilience amid hardship.
In simple terms: A refugee child grows up in a tough environment, learning and playing despite poverty.
Key Takeaway
Recognize strength in adversity.
Themes
refugee life
childhood
resilience
poverty
community
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
narrative
descriptive
When to use this quote
- humanitarian work
- education programs
- urban planning
- psychosocial support
Key Concepts
displacement
survival
social bonds
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment shape identity?
- What responsibilities do outsiders have?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize suffering, overlooking systemic causes.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
