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In 'Obasan,' the climax of the book comes near the end, where Nomi finally gets to read the packages of letters sent by Grandma from Japan. These letters tell of the horrific experiences during the Japan bombings and the aftermath of the explosion.
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Nomi reads about her family's fate in Japan and finding out why her mother was silent for so long. In the aftermath of the bombing, Grandma found Nomi's mother in a pile of rubble, disfigured and barely alive. Grandma herself wasn't severely injured, but both passed away because of radiation, extensive wounds, or lack of food and water.
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The theme of "Obasan" by Joy Kogawa revolves around memory, trauma, and the long-lasting impact of historical injustices, particularly the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II. The novel explores the complexities of identity, silence, and the importance of bearing witness to the past.
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When was Obasan created?
Obasan was created in 1981.
How many pages does Obasan have?
The book "Obasan" by Joy Kogawa has around 320 pages in most editions.
What does obasan mean?
Aunt
What actors and actresses appeared in Epuron obasan - 1959?
The cast of Epuron obasan - 1959 includes: Morio Kazama
What actors and actresses appeared in Epuron obasan - 1983?
The cast of Epuron obasan - 1983 includes: Kobuhei Hayashiya Etsuko Ikuta
Who is the antagonist in the book obasan?
Obasan' explores a great deal of racism in Canada between Japanese-Canadians and the 'Whites.' It is the 'White People' in the story that are the antagonists.
In the novel Obasan who is the antagonist?
The antagonists are the white people.
How do you say 'old lady' in Japanese?
obaasan
What does obasan mean in Japanese?
grandmother/old woman
What actors and actresses appeared in Epuron obasan - 1967?
The cast of Epuron obasan - 1967 includes: Fusako Amachi Arihiro Fujimura Manabu Kameda Kosen Yanagiya
What actors and actresses appeared in Epuron obasan - 1963?
The cast of Epuron obasan - 1963 includes: Arihiro Fujimura Shin Morikawa Masahiko Tanimura Yukari Uehara Yaeko Wakamizu
What are some literary devices that are uesed in Obasan?
symbolism, imagery,conflict,flasback
