Comparing The Works Of Miné Okubo And Louis Zamperini

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While Miné Okubo and Louis Zamperini were in these camps they were made to feel invisible. When Louis was a POW he was given barely any water and food. “The guard brought a cup. Louie, grateful, drew close to the door to drink. The guard threw scalding water in his face (Hillenbrand 140).” They made Louis feel like nothing by denying him of his needs making him feel like no one cared for him. On top of the basic necessities that he was denied he also was treated like he wasn’t a human. “To be dehumanized, leaving victims in a state of profound wretchedness and loneliness (Hillenbrand 140).” He was made to feel like he would never be cared for again, making him feel invisible. Not only did Louie feel invisible in the Japanese prison

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