Setting
Where does the book take place?
Manchuria, Korea
What was the mood?
Melancholy
What is the genre of the novel?
Historical Fiction
Name a text that we compared to that hasn't been named.
When does the novel take place?
During the Japanese occupation of Korea, or 1933-1945.
How does the location, Japanese occupied Korea affect the story?
It forced Koreans to oblige to Japanese traditions.
What was the tone?
Reflective
What is historical fiction?
A blend of fiction and actual historical events
Name a text that we compared to that hasn't been named.
1984 or Night
How many Koreans were arrested during occupation?
100,000+
How does the time period affect the story?
It creates fear and gloom for the characters.
What affects the mood the most?
The loss of Korean identities
What is the minor genre of the book?
Coming of age
What is the similarity Night has to Lost Names
Oppression
What percent of Koreans had lost their name by 1945?
84%
How does population affect the setting?
It shows the true scope of the oppression.
What affects the tone the most?
The author growing up during the Japanese occupation of Korea and experiencing the events himself
How does the author intensify the readers experience?
He includes fictional scenes in the book
What's something Lost Names shares with 1984?
Loss of individuality and rise of nationalistic ideals.
What is the theme of the book?
Identity persists under oppression when it is preserved and reinforced
Name a location that was affected by Japanese occupation.
Schools, homes, or other points of interest.
How does the tone relate to the mood?
The mood is a reflection on the authors memories
What scene showed perseverance as a result of coming of age for the main character?
The play scene
Who relates to Big Brother in Lost Names?
The Japanese Emperor.
How many were killed in the March 1st movement?
7,500