You will choose one question from each set of discussion questions on “The Interesting Narrative…” and “Come, Japanese!” to submit to Reading Journal #2. Cite at least one quote per response to demonstrate your reasoning.
“The Interesting Narrative…”
How do the descriptions of Equiano’s home contribute to the story he is telling?
How does Equiano experience his migration in individual and communal ways?
Examine the language of the final excerpted paragraph. What is Equiano critiquing?
“Come, Japanese!”
How does Otsuka’s use of the first person plural narration affect the story? What does this choice highlight about the experiences that are being depicted?
How is this experience of migration affected by being on a ship together? What kinds of interactions does it facilitate?