Analysis Of The Novel 'Obasan' By Joy Kogawa

In Joy Kogawa’s novel “Obasan,” a Japanese-Canadian, Naomi Nakane, recalls her dark childhood during World War II. Since Naomi is a Japanese Canadian during World War II, her childhood was full of racism and prejudice and is treated harshly because she is Japanese; thus, affecting the story by bringing in flashbacks of sadness and devastation. During World War II, Japan launches an attack on the Unites States; resulting an immediate declaration of war against Japan. Canada , being America’s ally, also declares war on Japan. In result both countries begin to round of citizens that are Japanese or have Japanese decent and place them in concentration camps. Racism begins to increase against the Japanese within Canada. Racism brings sadness