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ENGL 353. Fall 2019. Dr. Scanlon.

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Does Fokir “have to” die?

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

Elisabeth November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 Blog 3 Comments Read more

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

sparker3 September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 Blog No Comments Read more

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,

Kenzie Ward September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 Blog 1 Comment Read more

Me when Kenji’s father is introduced:

Rebecca Kellam September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 Blog No Comments Read more

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

Kenzie Ward September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 Blog 2 Comments Read more

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

Katia Savelyeva September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Blog 1 Comment Read more

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