“My Year of Meats” part 2

April 13,2008 iwonka

Throughout reading the next section of “My year of meats” I’ve noticed that Jane, similarly to characters from other books that we’ve read so far, is dealing with the identity crisis. She is half American and half Japanese and because of that she feels lost and starts to reject her Japanese heritage. On page 89 she said: “…since I wasn’t Japanese, I used the boys as my barometer”. Her statement really bothers me because she is half Japanese and no matter how many times she says she’s not, it won’t change anything. I don’t understand why she cannot just simply accept it. Also, I found it strange that others question her Japanese heritage and tell her that she is not Japanese enough. I’m not sure why they make such a big deal out of this. Is it because of the way she feels about herself or is it because it just bothers them overall? Seriously, what the difference does it make if someone is more or less Japanese? I really cannot understand that. Even if she was “more Japanese” she would still be the same person; so what’s the point and why is this constantly being brought up?

Secondly I feel bad that Akiko got her period back. I am so afraid that now she is going to get pregnant and I would really hate to see this happen. John is such a horrible husband and makes her life a living hell. And there is no doubt in my mind that he would not be a good father. Furthermore, despite the abuse Akiko continues to be his wife and for that reason I don’t think that she would be a good parent either. If she cannot take a good care for herself how she is going to care and protect her baby.  

Lastly, the entire scene of rape was just outrageous and I had a very difficult time reading it. Now I really hate John and I feel even more disgusted with his character.  

 

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