What Is The Role Of Papaakatsuki Family In Shizanar

Alireza Tavalla
Professor K. Phelps
ESL 370
March 30, 2017
Learning the Hard Way
“Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all.”(Ernest Shackleton) When we are in difficult conditions and everything is out of control, we must try to be positive. Generally and historically, fathers have had responsibilities of protecting and caring for their families. A good father is someone who is a good provider, has the best interest and safety for their family, loves his family and ensures well being of family. In Farsi, we have some inspiring sentences such as “Shigata kit nia” in which comes from Japanese culture. When I struggled with my challenges in the past, and depression in the past my father leaded me to face my problems, and find the
Houston, Papa Wakatsuki shows several qualities that lead the reader to believe that he is a loving and kind father. Papa Wakatsuki works very hard as a fisherman in order to put food on the table for his wife and ten children. Papa stresses education and obviously wants only the best for his family. In the book the current situation had changed the lives of all Japanese Americans. The evacuation affected the Wakatsuki family in many ways, such as which are evident to the reader including the loss of self-esteem, family separation and change of social status. I think my father and Jeanne’s father are alike. For example, both of them were supported their family, worked hard, and were family leaders. I think, both of them were so kind and lovely people for their
I immigrated to United States three years ago with my immediate family to create a better life. I left behind my siblings and extended family to create a better life for my children and myself. Arriving here I spoke little to no English and it was initially very difficult trying to learn English and communicate. My self-esteem was questioned when I couldn’t even communicate my basic needs. I feel there is a direct parallel with what Papa has experienced and what I have experienced. Papa enjoys being the head of the Wakatsuki household in the beginning of the novel. He takes a real pride in commanding his own fishing boat and giving orders to his sons. In many ways, Papa was the backbone of the Wakatsuki family. When the government takes Papa away from his family in the beginning of the novel, Papa very quietly leaves with the men, without struggle or protest. Papa is assuring his family that things will be all right and he is still very much in control of the situation. The last thing Papa wants to do is look weak in front of his family. Jeanne recalls the situation by saying, “but he still had dignity and he would not let those deputies push him out the door. He led them.” Although Papa’s disciplining is strict, he knows what is best for his