![]() ![]() Another characteristic of Hank’s mom, I disliked was her contradictory statements. ![]() By over emphasizing how words are pronounced, it basically implies Chinese people are incapable of understanding what is being said. Along with Hank’s mom unusual behavior towards Americans, there are a lot of racist insults towards the Chinese such as when the robber says, “Don’t you understand English?! Driv-ee the car-ee!” (12) He also says, “Mouthy Ching-Chong!” (13) Obviously racist comments are very common within our society but I still couldn’t help but get offended. She ridiculing the appearances of the American women walking down the street in front of her which I wasn’t expecting as I read. Hank’s mom made off-putting statements such as, “Such fat arms! If I had those sausages hanging from my shoulders I’d never wear sleeves like that” and “Such a lack of shame! Like a two-bit whore going to a funeral” (12). Seeing her discriminate against American women, confused me because I can only assume Americans discriminate against her for being Chinese. I was really irritated with Hank’s mom considering how judgmental she was towards American women. In chapter 1, “The Green Turtle Chronicles,” we’re introduced to Hank and his family. I couldn’t put it down after starting it. Although we’ve read many diverse comics in our class, the Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang is by far my favorite graphic novel we’ve read along with Ms. ![]()
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