John Okada's "No-No Boy" - Optimism and Hope
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4 pages in length. A sequence of ill-conceived decisions thrusts Ichiro into a point in his life where he no longer fits into either his own culture or that of the country in which he lives. Ichiro's well-meaning but far askew mother might be held responsible for the aftermath of his struggles once freed from internment, however, it is Ichiro himself who must take responsibility for restoring his sense of self after enduring chastisement from both his Japanese brethren and American friends. After his release from prison and subsequent adjustment struggles in Seattle, Ichiro ultimately comes to feel there is reason for optimism and hope when he allows himself to take control. No additional sources cited.
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Kenji Miyazawa/"Once and Forever"
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A 5 page analysis of John Bester's translation of collection of the stories of Japanese author Kenji Miyazawa, "Once and Forever." The writer discusses the characteristics of these wonderful tales and discusses one, "Kenju's Wood," in detail. No additional sources cited.
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Kenzaburo Oe/A Personal Matter
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A 5 page essay that analyzes the Japanese author Kenzaburo Oe's novel A Personal Matter. This narrative revolves around the personal growth and development of the protagonist as a human being. The writer particularly focuses on the role played by the protagonist's girlfriend, Himiko. No additional sources cited.
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Lan Cao/ Monkey Bridge
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A 5 page essay that summarizes Lan Cao's evocative novel of Vietnamese emigrants. Monkey Bridge tells the story of seventeen-year-old Mai Nyugen and her widowed mother, Thanh, who emigrated to the US from Vietnam. It relates what assimilation to American life has been like for both mother and daughter, as well as detailing the complicated role reversal that has resulted because of their new location. No additional sources cited.
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Lee Ki Chuck's "From Korea to Heaven Country'
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In 5 pages, the author discusses "From Korea to Heaven Country by Lee Ki Chuck, looking at the story from a cultural heritage perspective. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Lekichuc.wps

Life and Death in Shanghai: An Analysis of the Book by Nien Cheng
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A 5 page review of the circumstances surrounding the six and one-half year imprisonment of the author by the Mao regime during the Chinese cultural revolution. The author of this paper places the personal experiences related in the book into the historical context of the time. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPshangh.rtf

Lisa See's "Snow Flower And The Secret Fan" - Foot Binding And Tradition
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5 pages in length. Patriarchy has long held Chinese women hostage where their social, political and cultural facets are concerned, with centuries' worth of oppression and torture as examples of just how overpowering such influence has been in defining the overall image of women in Chinese society. Foot binding, which reflects one of the most cruel and sadistic practices by civilized standards, is one tradition by which image has taken form and refuses to let go of its defining factor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Literary Analysis: "A Late Chrysanthemum"
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This 9 page paper is a literary analysis of the short story "A Late Chrysanthemum" by Fumiko Hayashi. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVLteChr.rtf

Maxine Hong Kingston: “No Name Woman”
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This 3 page paper is a summary of and reaction to the story “No Name Woman” by Maxine Hong Kingston. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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