Question

Read the excerpt from chapter 8 of Obasan by Joy Kogawa.


"Yasashi desho,” Obasan says. She has often spoken of my mother’s "yasashi kokoro,” her tender, kind, and thoughtful heart. She places the picture in my hand. "Here is the best letter. This is the best time. These are the best memories.” When would this be? I turn the photo around to see if there is any identification on the back, but there is none.

What mood does the author’s use of short sentences create?

confusion
sadness
sentimentality
urgency

Answer 1

Sentimentality is the mood does the author’s use of short sentences create. This is an excellent opportunity. These are my favorite memories." When is this going to happen, from this phrase the sentiment has shown.

What was the theme of the Obasan?

The theme of the Obasan is the benefits of silence, as the introductory part cautionary tale was a danger to silence.

Readers are warned that silent acceptance of mistreatment. To talk about the old wrong things can lead to anger and resentment.

Thus, option C is correct.

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