Vol. 5, Issue 3, Part B (2019)

Abstract
The aim of this paper was to explore and analyse frustration-aggression hypothesis in Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns. It was found that frustration-aggression happens in Mariam’s family, and the most of aggression in this family is caused by Nana’s frustration in her past, exactly there is cycle of violence, and because of Rasheed’s frustration toward his wives who cannot give him a son. In addition, Mariam and Laila have frustration, and cycle of violence is happened when they live with Rasheed.