p. 421). Throughout the story, Sugil’s mother never gave up fighting for her son’s recovery. Even when Sugil is murdered, she proceeds to barge into the missionary family’s house and attempts to seek justice (Sorya, 1951, p. 184). By not giving up, her experience perfectly symbolizes the “eternal struggle” rhetoric. Furthermore, even when she fails and is taken away by the police, she vows to not give up (Sorya, 1951, p. 187). Much like past Korean struggles against foreign enemies; her struggle against the American individuals may be seen as “inspirational.” Basically, Sorya may have hoped for the readers to become inspired and “rise up” for the future and security of their own country. To conclude, this response paper focuses on the anti-American aspect of the Jackals reading. By showcasing the American brutality and the mother fighting for her son’s survival, the novel serves as a perfect tool for the North Korean Regime. The eternal struggle rhetoric is arguably present and arguably serves to trigger an emotional response from Korean readers (more so due to past experiences like the U.S.
p. 421). Throughout the story, Sugil’s mother never gave up fighting for her son’s recovery. Even when Sugil is murdered, she proceeds to barge into the missionary family’s house and attempts to seek justice (Sorya, 1951, p. 184). By not giving up, her experience perfectly symbolizes the “eternal struggle” rhetoric. Furthermore, even when she fails and is taken away by the police, she vows to not give up (Sorya, 1951, p. 187). Much like past Korean struggles against foreign enemies; her struggle against the American individuals may be seen as “inspirational.” Basically, Sorya may have hoped for the readers to become inspired and “rise up” for the future and security of their own country. To conclude, this response paper focuses on the anti-American aspect of the Jackals reading. By showcasing the American brutality and the mother fighting for her son’s survival, the novel serves as a perfect tool for the North Korean Regime. The eternal struggle rhetoric is arguably present and arguably serves to trigger an emotional response from Korean readers (more so due to past experiences like the U.S.