The story of Monica Sone (or Kazuko as called by her parents), a Japanese girl who grew up in Seattle during the 1920s and 1930s, showed the readers another side of the life of immigrants in the United States. Her story reflected the gap between the Issei and Nisei – first and second generation, and the difficulties of being a Japanese American during this time period. In addition, the Japanese relocation to Idaho after the attack on Pearl Harbor on 1941 presented one family's strength when facing adversity, and the willingness to sacrifice for the country they love. .
The first thing to notice about Monica's story is the distinct gap between two generations. Nisei are torn between consenting to their Japanese ancestry and following their American lifestyles. Their Issei parents, who had not completely accustomed to the English language or the American customs, usually needed to address their Nisei children for cultural or linguistic interpretation. For example, even though Monica wanted to learn ballet, her father viewed it as a vulgar and shameful act that only those from lower classes would do. The matter of romance was also considered inappropriate to the Issei parents. At her graduation, Monica had to tear the picture that her crush gave her in the fear of her parents know about it. Discrimination is also a serious issue during this time. When Monica's parents went looking for a summer house in Alki, they got rejected many times because of their Japanese root. Moreover, Monica and her siblings were criticized by Japanese kids for being Americans when they traveled to Japan, yet they couldn't blend in with the American mainstream due to widespread discrimination toward Japanese people. The prejudice of white Americans lasted half the twentieth century. In short, Nisei are not one hundred percent complied with being Japanese, but they followed their parents' words to a great extent.
Nisei Daughter Nisei Daughter, by Monica Sone, recalls the author's childhood as a Japanese girl, growing up in Seattle, during World War II. ... At a young age Monica realizes she is not like most little girls in America. ... But this isn't the first time Monica notices a difference. ... Monica was known to her parents as Kazuko Monica Itoi. ...
Later in the movie the audience finds out that Monica's mother was trying to tell her daughter that the game in the long run is only a few moments in her life and the people that she will encounter in her life, such as Quincy are the best things that come along. ... Monica did not understand her mother. All Monica believed was that her mother cooked food and was the basic "housewife" and "caterer" to her husband, Monica's father. ... Though Monica's mother never led an athletic career to the same extent as Monica followed, she led a career in Motherhood. ... The cont...
The film takes place in the 80's and 90"s, and follows Monica and Quincy in their attempt to succeed in basketball. ... Despite some on-the-nose dialogue, there is a consistently powerful drama in a simmering state of confrontation between Monica, who fears that any concessions to traditional femininity will bar her from her calling, and her mother, who sees her daughter as condemning everything about her choice as a homemaker. The Mother and daughter struggle to understand one another's life choices, and views on femininity. Monica feels that her Mother had always devoted her life t...
Monica was obese, deformed and unbearable to look at. ... The man never expected Monica to survive the fire but she did. ... The quaint little town provided the perfect cover for Monica. ... When Monica turned 17, her parents began to notice a trend with their daughter. ... From that point, the news of Monica spread like wildfire. ...
Quincy's attempt to harness the tension by asking Monica to be his girlfriend fails as Quincy's macho assertiveness clashes with Monica's feisty determination. ... Quincy puts Monica's love to the test and, when she chooses basketball over him, he dumps her. ... The relationships between father and son, and mother and daughter are truly what's under the microscope here. ... How a mother's choice to serve as a meek housewife and mother can influence her daughter's decision to be more outspoken and independent. How a daughter's need to be accepted by her m...
Monica Lewinsky presents this argument in her speech about ending online abuse at Forbes' 30 Under 30 Summit in Philadelphia. ... The writing style of Monica Lewinsky is largely dominated by the use of repetition. ... Given an approximately 15 years younger audience, Monica Lewinsky makes sure to use humor in her language as well. ... It does mean, though, that some of you might be asking: "Who the h ell is she, this Monica? ... Monica Lewinsky's story is a quite captivating example of the intertwined destinies of the speaker's family and how the scandalous affair with Bill...
These are all the types of concerns I deal with daily with my forbidden, Hindu girlfriend, Monica. When I first met Monica, I never realized how quickly she would become the most important thing in my life. ... They know about my relationship with Monica. ... Most Muslims would never allow their son or daughter to marry a Hindu unless they are willing to convert to the Muslim religion. ... The way our parents think is nothing like Monica and I. ...
This is when the infamous Monica Lewinsky first appeared on our television sets. ... Clinton was accused of lying under oath regarding his relationship with Monica Lewinsky and impeding justice when he supposedly told Monica to lie about their relationship. ... The issue of Clinton having an affair with Monica Lewinsky is purely personal. ... Clinton finally acknowledged his affair with Lewinsky on national television by giving his speech to the American public: Now, this matter is between me, the two people I love most -- my wife and our daughter -- and our God. ... Behind the name Moni...
