This study explores the stylistic devices used by Khaled Hosseini in West of Kabul, East of New York to portray cultural hybridity among Afghan immigrants in America. Through analysis of symbolism, imagery, language, irony, and narrative perspectives, the research highlights how Hosseini vividly depicts the complexities, tensions, and resilience inherent in hybrid identities. The use of symbols like the kite and trees, along with code-switching and contrasting imagery, underscores the fluidity and ongoing negotiation of cultural heritage and adaptation. This stylistic craft enriches the narrative, illuminating the multifaceted experience of living between two cultures.

Symbolism, Imagery, Code-switching

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