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What beverage is being discussed in the dialogue?
What beverage is being discussed in the dialogue?
Where does RICH claim to be from?
Where does RICH claim to be from?
What does APPA associate with the term 'insam'?
What does APPA associate with the term 'insam'?
What historical event does APPA reference?
What historical event does APPA reference?
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How does RICH react to the information about the 1904 event?
How does RICH react to the information about the 1904 event?
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What profession does MR. LEE hold?
What profession does MR. LEE hold?
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What is the setting of the convenience store in the scene?
What is the setting of the convenience store in the scene?
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What does RICH indicate he does not own?
What does RICH indicate he does not own?
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Which character has a thick Jamaican accent?
Which character has a thick Jamaican accent?
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What misconception does APPA correct regarding the appearance of the beverage?
What misconception does APPA correct regarding the appearance of the beverage?
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Which character brings up the idea of looks being deceptive regarding ginseng?
Which character brings up the idea of looks being deceptive regarding ginseng?
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What item does RICH request when he enters the store?
What item does RICH request when he enters the store?
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How does RICH respond to APPA's greeting?
How does RICH respond to APPA's greeting?
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What does APPA ask RICH about the size of the item he wants?
What does APPA ask RICH about the size of the item he wants?
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Which character is a childhood friend of JUNG and works as a police officer?
Which character is a childhood friend of JUNG and works as a police officer?
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What activity is RICH engaged in as he enters the store?
What activity is RICH engaged in as he enters the store?
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What role did Sojeong Choi play in the production?
What role did Sojeong Choi play in the production?
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What was the main challenge faced during the production process?
What was the main challenge faced during the production process?
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Which theatre company was chosen to premiere the play?
Which theatre company was chosen to premiere the play?
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Who was responsible for leading the rehearsals for the play?
Who was responsible for leading the rehearsals for the play?
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What was a unique aspect of the rehearsal process?
What was a unique aspect of the rehearsal process?
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How long were rehearsals held each week?
How long were rehearsals held each week?
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What was the initial sentiment about the play's completion?
What was the initial sentiment about the play's completion?
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Which actor was unavailable for the production due to a prior commitment?
Which actor was unavailable for the production due to a prior commitment?
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What does Appa mean by 'pimping Japan'?
What does Appa mean by 'pimping Japan'?
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How does Janet perceive Mr. Shin?
How does Janet perceive Mr. Shin?
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What is Appa's relationship to Mr. Lee?
What is Appa's relationship to Mr. Lee?
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What example does Appa give regarding 'pimping' in a negative context?
What example does Appa give regarding 'pimping' in a negative context?
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Why does Appa mention that white people can't tell the difference between Koreans and Japanese?
Why does Appa mention that white people can't tell the difference between Koreans and Japanese?
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What does Appa think about the police's perception of him?
What does Appa think about the police's perception of him?
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What does LEE imply when talking about business?
What does LEE imply when talking about business?
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How does Janet react to Appa's comments about calling the police?
How does Janet react to Appa's comments about calling the police?
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What offer does Lee present to Mr. Kim?
What offer does Lee present to Mr. Kim?
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Why does Mr. Kim refuse Lee's offer?
Why does Mr. Kim refuse Lee's offer?
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What does Lee warn Mr. Kim about the future of his store?
What does Lee warn Mr. Kim about the future of his store?
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What does Mr. Kim do after declining Lee's offer?
What does Mr. Kim do after declining Lee's offer?
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How does Lee attempt to persuade Mr. Kim to consider the offer?
How does Lee attempt to persuade Mr. Kim to consider the offer?
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What mistake does Mr. Kim make when trying to flip the card?
What mistake does Mr. Kim make when trying to flip the card?
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What is a key concern for Mr. Kim regarding his store?
What is a key concern for Mr. Kim regarding his store?
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What does Lee use to present his offer to Mr. Kim?
What does Lee use to present his offer to Mr. Kim?
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What is the significance of Ins's writing in Kim's Convenience?
What is the significance of Ins's writing in Kim's Convenience?
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What year did the first Korean church get established in Toronto?
What year did the first Korean church get established in Toronto?
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Which organization was established in 1973 to support Korean businesses in Canada?
Which organization was established in 1973 to support Korean businesses in Canada?
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How did the number of Koreans in Canada change from 1980 to 2011?
How did the number of Koreans in Canada change from 1980 to 2011?
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What role did Tae-Yon Whang play in Korean immigration to Canada?
What role did Tae-Yon Whang play in Korean immigration to Canada?
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What does Kim's Convenience illustrate about the relationship between family and community?
What does Kim's Convenience illustrate about the relationship between family and community?
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How did Ins feel about the theatre companies in Toronto regarding Kim's Convenience?
How did Ins feel about the theatre companies in Toronto regarding Kim's Convenience?
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What metaphor does Ins use to describe the church and store in his life?
What metaphor does Ins use to describe the church and store in his life?
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Study Notes
Kim's Convenience
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Mr. Kim's background: First-generation Korean immigrant, owner of a variety store (Kim's Convenience) in Toronto.
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Store location: Downtown Toronto's Regent Park neighborhood.
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Customer interactions: Serves an eclectic mix of customers, manages petty theft, and informs the police about illegal parking.
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Family dynamics: Struggling to convince his daughter, Janet, to take over the store. His estranged son, Jung, returns after a 16 year absence.
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Neighborhood change: The neighborhood is gentrifying, and Mr. Kim is offered a large sum of money to sell the store.
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Store's significance: More than just a business, it represents a family legacy.
Foreword
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Ins Choi's conversation: Two years prior, Ins Choi spoke about the decision to pursue an artistic career versus a traditional, secure one.
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Ins Choi's background: A gifted actor, musician, and playwright, who was a member of Soulpepper Theatre Company.
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Artistic life vs. security: Ins Choi's journey highlights the difficulty some have, especially those from tight-knit cultural communities with limited artistic role models, in choosing an artistic life.
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Audience: The foreword is meant to show how Ins Choi's decision to write the play changed his path.
Introduction
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Canadian missionaries in South Korea: Started to work missionaries in the late 19th century.
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Initial Korean immigrants: In 1965 there were 70 Korean immigrants in Canada.
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Korean church establishment: A Korean church was established in Toronto in 1967.
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Korean Business Association (OKBA): Established in 1973, offering purchasing opportunities to Korean businesses, in part.
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Korean Convenience Stores: Became a common business model for the growing Korean population in Canada.
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Explore the themes and characters of 'Kim's Convenience', a play by Ins Choi. Delve into the life of Mr. Kim, a Korean immigrant who navigates family dynamics and neighborhood changes while managing his store. Understand the significance of the convenience store as both a business and a family legacy in a gentrifying environment.
