Evaluation:
Published: 23.04.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays '"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley & "Obasan" by Joy Kogawa', 1.
Extract

The novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Obasan by Joy Kogawa, are both written by female authors. The novels use multiple tenses and similar narrative structure. Both stories deal with moral questioning and help us determine right from wrong. In both cases the outcast is treated badly and with disgust.
The main theme in Obasan is the unjustness of the Canadian Government in World War II.…

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