2/3 Date and Time one-page paper

 As I continue to read Date and Time, Kaye’s aim for this book is becoming more clear to me. He presents a distinct shift from childhood to adolescence, something that we all grow through but looks different for everybody. He experiences emptiness from his parent’s divorce, embarrassment from a stutter he develops, an identity crisis for being Japanese American in American society. After deep reflection in his adulthood, he recognizes a new way of looking at his life. He now emphasizes in Begining, Middle, & End, “a great story has a beginning, middle, & end but not necessarily in that order we all have great stories,” 

    When his parents left each other, the 3 words “I love you” meant nothing to him. At the young age of seven, how could he possibly understand that his parents “loved” each other despite the divorce yet their love wasn’t strong enough to keep them together as a family? Inevitably he was left confused and even developed a stutter due to the emotional trauma. Not only is he embarrassed but he’s frustrated. He has lost his voice in the midst of his pain. He is unable to fully communicate his thoughts and feelings. It becomes detrimental to his growth. Luckily poetry becomes his voice and he turns his mess into a masterpiece.

    In Apparition, Kaye is now in middle school. He unfortunately becomes a victim of racism. The boys his age are mocking him and bullying him for the way he looks. Most kids can relate to this. A recurring issue in this country that people of color have to deal with even at a young age. Not being accepted for who you are and racists making you feel ashamed about your culture. Yet again as a reader, I am able to relate to his struggles and feel empowered knowing that he was able to overcome them and so can I.

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