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
14.
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a
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We have no evidence that Kogawa thinks the majority culture discourages people from seeking out their heritage. This just isn’t mentioned as something Kogawa thinks the majority culture does.
b
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We have no evidence that Kogawa thinks the majority culture discourages people from attempting to engage in a heroic transformation.
c
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This is supported by Kogawa’s
d
It prohibited its ████████ ████ █████████████ ██ █████ ██ ████████
We have no evidence that Kogawa thinks the majority culture discourages people from attempting to participate in rites of passage.
e
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We have no evidence that Kogawa thinks the majority culture demanded loyalty to the government replace loyalty to the family. This just isn’t mentioned as something Kogawa thinks the majority culture does.