Self-study
P1
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Intro topic ·
Joy Kogawa's novel, "Obasan"
Recounts forced relocation of Japanese-Canadian family during WWII
Main point ·
Novel accomplishes two key things
(1) Portrays heroism using novel's form, and
(2) critiques majority culture using symbolism
P2
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Explain first accomplishment ·
Portrays heroism using rite-of-passage narrative form
Three-stage process that transforms victim into hero
Illustrate first accomplishment ·
Details of how novel's protagonist follows rite-of-passage narrative
P3
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Explain second accomplishment ·
Critiques majority culture using Christian symbolism
Example ·
of using Christian symbolism to critique majority culture
Symbolism of stone (documented abuse of Japanese-Canadians) becoming bread (affirmation of resilience)
Reiterate main point ·
"Obasan" makes important use of form and symbolism
Form used to portray heroism, symbolism used to critique majority culture
Passage Style
Single position
Spotlight
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This captures the main point, which is best expressed
b
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This is too narrowly focused on Obasan’s critique of majority culture. But the author also chose to highlight the way in which Obasan shows the heroism of its main character.
c
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This is too narrowly focused on the heroism of Obasan’s main character. But the author also chose to highlight the book’s critique of majority culture.
d
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This is too narrowly focused on the heroism of Obasan’s main character. But the author also chose to highlight the book’s critique of majority culture.
e
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This is too narrowly focused on Obasan’s critique of majority culture. But the author also chose to highlight the way in which Obasan shows the heroism of its main character. We also do not know whether the book was “intended primarily as a story of heroic transformation.” Kogawa could have equally intended both the heroic aspect of the story and the critical aspect.