5 Questions
What is the reason for Papa's isolation in the internment camp?
He thinks he is better than others
What is the meaning of the word "inu" in the context of the text?
A derogatory term for Japanese collaborators
How old is the narrator when Papa isolates himself and starts drinking heavily?
8 years old
Why is Papa accused of being an informer?
He has been buying his way out of internment
How does Papa's behavior affect his family?
They become scared and terrified of him
Study Notes
- Papa returns to the family's overcrowded cubicle in a Japanese internment camp.
- He isolates himself from others and spends most of his time drinking homemade alcohol.
- Papa's behavior scares and terrifies his family.
- The narrator turns eight years old during this time.
- The family believes that Papa isolates himself because he thinks he is better than others and because he brews his own alcohol.
- The word "inu" is used to insult Papa by other Japanese women in the camp.
- "Inu" means "dog" but also refers to collaborators or informers.
- Papa is accused of being an informer and buying his release from internment.
- The rumor and insult are too much for Papa to bear, causing him to exile himself and drink heavily.
- The family is deeply affected by Papa's behavior and isolation.
How much do you know about Papa's behavior in a Japanese internment camp? Test your knowledge with this quiz and learn more about the impact of isolation, rumors, and insults on the family. Keywords: internment, isolation, alcohol, family, inu, informer, rumor.
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