BAMBOO GROVE FINAL POST

DUE: THURSDAY, DEC. 20 BY MIDNIGHT
Number all your responses and write in complete sentences, and be sure to address each part of the question.
NOTICE: PLEASE PROOFREAD AND EDIT your work as you would in a regular typed paper format. Since it is online, don't worry about double spacing, but keep fonts regular sized and academic, in black, no colors. Number your responses but use regular paragraph indentation if needed.

1. THE ENDING: How did you respond to the ending of the story? Why/why not did you find the ending satisfying? Explain what conflicts got resolved, and what issues remain unresolved for the Kawashima family. Why do you think Yoko chose to end the book there?
(1-2 paragraphs/8 pts)

2. Despite all their hardships, the Kawashima family takes time out throughout the course of the novel to observe certain Japanese customs in the traditional manner. Why do you think they do this? What purpose does it serve in their lives? If you were in their family's position, which customs or rituals do you think you and your family would still observe?
(1 paragraph/5 pts)

3. Which character in the novel do you respect and admire the most? Give specific reasons for your choice. (1-2 paragraphs/7 points)

4. What did you learn about history from this novel? In 1-2 paragraphs, share some of the historical content you found new and/or interesting as we read the novel. What do you still want to learn, or what questions do you still have? (8 points)

5. What lesson(s) about human nature can you learn from this novel? In other words, discuss the theme(s). (1-2 paragraphs/7 points)