Let me start off by saying that I am not completely content with the end of this book. If Fokir is going to die, I would rather it be in a more exciting way, like getting mauled by a tiger
Issues of Masculinity in Okada’s No-No Boy
Throughout the text of No-No Boy so far, there have been multiple issues of masculinity exposed through the introductions and insights we’ve seen into Ichiro, Taro, Kenji, and Mr. Yamada. Layered generations not only of masculine culture and expectations, but
I just want to know the truth
I’m just….torn? I’m still thinking about Kenji and what he represents as a character in the book and it’s frustrating that I will never truly know the answer. I’ve faced problems like this in past books, but for some reason,
Me when Kenji’s father is introduced:
Disability and Sex
When I was reading No-no boy, I became really interested in the relationship between Kenji and Emi, and how Ichiro was encouraged to sleep with Emi in this section. When Kenji said, “I’m only half a man, Ichiro, and when
Going from Kingston to Okada
Me: Okay, this is a really interesting novel with a lot of complex parts to it, there’s lots happening and lots to pay attention to! Let’s try to be well-rounded about it! My brain every time a woman is present