Authorial intention shows us how authorial figures may be corrupt; Through Hosseini the representation of Assef shows the dark side of religion as control again Assef is a powerful character. His portrayal similarly links to Dr Chasuble as he also seems superficial by the fact that he allows the wider society to conform to his revolting rules and morals. Assef is seen to be an antagonist, who represents the Taliban’s and all which is wrong within Afghanistan. Assef talks of “a manner benefitting his sin” by stoning two adulterers he represents what is seen to be wrong with the nation itself, the harsh reality being religion had such control that death was the price to pay. We can argue in a “contextual point of view” in the eighteenth century