LITERATURE QUESTIONS
ASIAN LITERATURE
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By the end of the essay, the author “can say that I am Japanese-American.” Why is this important to her definition of herself as an American? Check all that apply.
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She uses “Japanese-American” to make a connection to family’s culture and tradition.
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She uses the term to show that she is both Japanese and American; she can hold both of her identities in one face.
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There is freedom in not having to be one or the other.
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She rejects her family’s culture and traditions.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Why is the author’s identity as a Japanese America woman the most difficult part of herself to accept? Because she is ostracized for being a Japanese American woman. Why did Noda quote from a Japanese fold song when she wrote about her mother? To reference her mothers Japanese cultural connection.
Detailed explanation-2: -Japanese Americans (Japanese: ) are Americans of Japanese ancestry.
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