A10 Review Part 3

Reviewing the Semester so Far... part 3: Kim's Convenience

By Hayley Hodson

Why Review

We are going to review everything from when I took over this class until now.

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Why? Well, you likely forget stuff that we did in the beginning. I am drawing out important ideas that will likely make an appearance on your Final Exam.​

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Kim's Convenience

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We read the play, Kim's Convenience together as a class and in small groups.

Summary

Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi, is a play about a family-run Korean-owned convenience store in Toronto's Regent Park neighbourhood. Their family antics end up building a family bond stronger than before.

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Themes

Theme Definition

The general insight or idea about life that the writer wishes to express. It can often be stated in a simple sentence. One of the most important components of poetry is the theme and/or meaning.

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Open Ended

Take a guess, what theme(s) do you think are present in the play Kim's Convenience

Themes

Family

The convenience store is family run. As Appa gets into his old age, he begins to look to his children to take over the store.

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But surprise, the children have their own ideas for their future.

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Growing Up

Janet and Jung experience many growing pains as they grow up with immigrant parents who want to control every aspect of their lives. Although the children are more like young-adults, they still struggle to leave the nest.

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The Immigrant Experience

Kim's Convenience highlights the many trials and tribulations that come with immmigrating to a new country. We also see the pain of first generation immigrants trying to balance oldd ways and new ways of living.

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We also see the joy that comes with immigration as Appa has created a better life for his children.​

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Language

Ins Choi writes in both English and Korean. This ties together two completely different languages into the same piece.

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It is important to recognize the significance of learning new languages while keeping the old.

Symbolism

Definition

A literary symbol is an object, a person, a situation, or an action that has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings.

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Symbolism Examples

rainbow–symbolizes Pride and LGBTQ+ acceptance.

red rose–symbolizes love and romance.

four-leaf clover–symbolizes good luck or fortune.

wedding ring–symbolizes commitment and matrimony.

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Draw

Draw any example of symbolism here. ONLY 1 MIN

Turn to a partner near you, discuss what examples of symbolism are found in Kim's Convenience

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Draw and example of symbolism from our novel here.

Symbolism

Janet's Camera

Janet's camera signifies independance. She wants to make her own way in this world and the camera is her key. it will separate her dreams from her father's

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Symbolism

The Convenience Store

Kim's Convenience signifies old tradition. Appa has created his own haven featuring old traditions where nothing changes. While the world is changing outside the doors, inside Appa can protect himself and his family from the scary, new changes.

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The End

Please utilize your chapter questions as well as this Quizizz when studying.​

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