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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamese_boat_people
https://www.britannica.com/topic/boat-people-refugees

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-Who: South Vietnamese People
-What:
-Where: Sea
-When: 1978 ~ 1979
-Why:
-How:

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Jot down what you've learned about the perspectives of the following:

Ho Chi Minh and North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Ha
Mother
Brother Quang
Brother Vu
Brother Khoi

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Context:
The Vietnam War led to a decline in the working population, uncertainty in the economy and a rise in debt due to government spending being focused on the war and not society's infrastructures (ex. schools, food production, etc).

Connection to IOBA;
We see Ha's family experience inflation when they see the cost of food rise dramatically and they are hardly able to afford basic food staples such as potatoes and rice.

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- The impact of French Colonialization on Vietnamese culture
- French-Vietnamese post-colonial relations

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- The influence of Chinese and Russian communism on North Vietnam
- Comparing the arrival of communism in Korea vs Vietnam

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Relevant Poems:
Papaya Tree
Two More Papayas
Promises

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HERO'S JOURNEY: Explain how Ha’s experience illustrates the Hero's Journey. 

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HERO'S JOURNEY: Explain how Ha’s experience illustrates the Hero's Journey. 

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Poem: Promises

Point:
The papaya represents Ha while the trunk represents her old life.

Evidence:
"cling to the trunk" (cling = to hold on tightly)

Explanation:
Ha and her family cling to their old life as a way to cope while the war changes everything around them.

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THEME: Select a prominent theme from IOBA. Describe how the theme develops throughout the story. 

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THEME: Select a prominent theme from IOBA. Describe how the theme develops throughout the story. 

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*Examples of Themes:
Culture and Tradition
War
Resilience
Family Relationships/Friendship
Language
Etc (your choice - must be pre-approved by teacher)

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SYMBOLISM: How does symbolism enhance the reader's connection to the characters? Explain how symbols represent the characters and their experiences.

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SYMBOLISM: How does symbolism enhance the reader's connection to the characters? Explain how symbols represent the characters and their experiences.

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*Examples of Symbols:
Papaya Tree
Doll
Chick
Amethyst Ring

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Call to adventure:
Crossing threshold: Saigon is gone

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A theme for IO&BA is Family Relationships
Poem: Sour Back, Sssshhhhhhh, Crisscrossed Packs, Unknown Father, Kim Hà

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Papaya symbolism already done, so we are doing Ha’s doll (Khoi’s chicken hasn’t been mentioned very much)
Poem: Choice
The doll represents Ha, as the doll has been though a lot, getting bit by a mouse and abandoned by neighbors, Ha also has a lot of scars like her dad disappearing and the war.

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Poem: sssshhhhhhh, crisscrossing, Should we
Quotes: “What is father comes home and finds his family gone?”, “No matter what mother decides, we are not to leave. i must protect my chick and your papaya tree.”

Brother Khoi wants to stay and is very stubborn, in the poem,

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They want to make sure the refugees to be safe and they also want the war to be over. They think democracy is the best government and doesn't like communism.

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People who couldn’t leave by ship or plane. Majority of refugees.

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Ha is ready for a fresh start. And she also give funeral for the deal. Shows maturity-accepts the old life is gone. She is happy to eat Nuóc Mam.

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Always considering family in her decisions. Chooses to resettle in US. Trades ring to get supplies. (Showing acceptance that old life is gone.

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English translater/teacher. Goes to college.

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1. Food
Influence on Vietnamese food; France, Vietnam, Cambodia, China

2. History
The influence of communism on South Vietnam

3.  Refugee experimence - Boat people