- Why do u think the story was told in flashbacks. What perceptive can an older Henry give and do u think it would be accurate
- Father-son relationships are a crucial theme in the novel. How is Henry's relationship with his Father and Son different. What accounts for the difference?
-Why does Henry's father insist on only English from Henry when he intends to send him back to China for study.
-If u were Henry would u be able to forgive your father.? Does he deserve forgiveness?
-Henry's mother comes from a culture in which wives are subservient to their husbands. Given this background , do you think she could of done more to help Henry in his struggles against his father? Is her a loyalty to her husband a betrayal of her son.
-bullying is a big part of the theme in the book..Henry's bullied by his father,schoolmates, society in general. How do you think this shaped his character . Do you think society has changed much in regards to bullying.
-Do you think Henry was right to stay with Ethel even after he found out about his fathers deceit. Should he have searched for Kieko.
-Do you think Ethel knew what was happening to Henry's letters?
-Why do u think Kieko didn't make an effort to find Henry once released from the camp?
-Internment of foreigners happened all over the world during WW2 what are ur views on this and do you think it is a practice that could happen today?
Happy reading see u all at my place
224 Schoolhouse Road Woori Yallock
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