Sook The Rise And Fall Of Grandfather In North Korea

Sookan changes to be more independent and when her mother is taken by the Russians. Grandfather was a constant in Sookan’s life. He was the one who taught her about Korean culture, making it easy for Sookan to quietly think for herself. When Grandfather died, she lost the crutch for her free thinking self. She could still think for herself, but there was no further guide. “I felt so alone and scared and full of hatred.” (Choi 45) She didn't know where to go. Sometimes, the best lessons are the harshest. Despite it being a crushing blow to Sookan, this helped Sookan know that she will not have a helping hand forever, and that she is her own person. For years after years, the Japanese suppressed the Koreans. When the Russians came, they seemed