The Breadwinner Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Historical References

  • Eiffel Tower (15.74) 
  • Malali (2.61)
  • Soviet invasion of Afghanistan (Author's Note.2)
  • Soviets defeated in 1989 (Author's note.3)
  • Afghanistan civil war (Author's note.3) 
  • Taliban's attack on September 11, 2001 (Author's note.6)