Read the excerpt from chapter 8 of Obasan by Joy Kogawa
How do the phrases "cuts into me" and "feels heavy
with voices from the past develop the mood of the
excerpt?
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"Dearest Nesan," her diary entries begin. The sight of
the word "Nesan" cuts into me with a peculiar sensation
of pain and tenderness. It means "older sister," and was
what Aunt Emily always called Mother. Grandma also
called Mother "Nesan" from time to time, especially if
she was talking to Aunt Emily. I remember one time I
called Mother "Nesan' and Grandma Kato laughed and
laughed
O They focus on a feeling of surprise to create a mood
that is mysterious and grim.
O They present an uncommon situation to create a
mood that is confused and worried
O They emphasize difficult emotions to create a mood
of grief and nostalgia.
They present past events and thoughts to create a
mood of regret and shame
The book feels heavy with voices from the past-a
connection to Mother and Grandma Kato I did not know
existed
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