In this section of the story I discovered the real truth as to what happened in the story. I was shocked and suprised that Carl had fallen to his own death instead of Kabuo killing him. I understood why Ishmael was hesitant to tell Hatsue and Kabuo the real truth as he was still harbouring feelings from long ago.
I think that, on the topic of Ishmael and Hatsue, it must have been really hard to go through that. I can't imagine my mother forbidding me to see my boyfriend or even saying I can't talk to him. I would be angry, appalled and upset but I don't think I would have listened to her like Hatsue did. But, I also think in my head that she was from Japanese origin and they are more focused on family and obeying their parents. In our society the teens are more free spirited and rebellious.
Kabuo, also in this section of chapters, is more recognized individuallyand in a group. I can't imagine the amount of racism that they had in those days. Even today we still have slight racism and negitivity towards different people but increased by 50% or more would be insane. I can't think of people that way, in my opinion we are all the same on the inside and that's what really counts in life.
Ishmael makes a heroic recovery in the end of the book. He steps forward and reveals Kabuo as being innocent. Alexander Van Ness refuses to condemn Kabuo without proof which is also a turning point in the story because it doesn't result in Kabuo being guilty. The town realizes they were wrong because Kabuo is just another Japanese American who works on the sea.
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ReplyDeleteGood job - I am just a little confused as to why this post is coming after your concluding post???? I have enjoyed reading you posts. They are always well written and show evidence of you thinking about the book.
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ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading your comments. They demonstrate that you are doing more than just reading the book, but you are also thinking about it. Thanks.