Self-study
passage 2
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
Analysis by Kevin_Lin
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