Family Matters!
What is one word to describe Appa?
Stubborn, Hot-Tempered, Forgiving
Why does Appa want Janet to take over the store?
To continue the Kim's Convenience dynasty.
Why does Appa want Janet to call the police, instead of him?
His accent.
A 2nd Generation Immigrant is someone who...
is the child to someone who immmigrated, born in the new country.
Name one thing Janet and her parents disagree on.
Religion, what kids owe their parents, or what makes a successful career.
What is Janet's passion, and the thing she's in school for?
Photography
Why is Appa considering selling his store?
Walmart is moving in and could steal his customers.
The ability to retire.
What is the difference between insam and ginseng?
Insam is Korean, but ginseng is Japanese.
What is the difference between Appa and Umma's dialogue vs Janet and Jung's?
Appa and Umma talk in Korean often and sometimes have improper grammar. Janet and Jung speak in English and have more fluent dialogue.
Which is not a theme in Kim's Convenience?
Prejudice/Racism
Loneliness
Family/Love
Identity
Loneliness
Where is Kim's Convenience located in Toronto?
Regent Park
What is Hapkido
A Korean fighting style.
Where does Umma meet Jung?
Church
Why do Appa and Umma immigrate from Korea?
To have a better life and opportunities for their family than they would have if they stayed in Korea.
Why is Mr Lee the real estate agent trying to buy Appa's store?
New condos and store are being built in the area.
What is the definition of prejudice?
A preconceived opinion of a group of people without reason.
How do we know Appa loves Jung even before he comes back?
Janet tells Alex she sees Appa looking out the window as if he is trying to look for Jung.
Give an example of where we see the theme of racism/prejudice.
Appa showing Janet the steal or no steal rule.
Appa hating all Japanese people.
Mike being rude to Appa about "not knowing how to speak the language".
What did Jung fight with Appa about that caused him to leave home?
Jung thought Appa was a bad husband
Gentrification is...
Wealthier people moving in and changing housing and businesses, pushing out locals.