This poem discusses the racial segregation towards people of Asian descent during World War II. The poem is from the perspective of Joy Kogawa and her experience being a Japanese-Canadian during World War II. Firstly, the child mentions that when she wrote her name in Japanese, “Lorraine” told not to insult her. This shows the discrimination against the Japanese during World War II, Also, how anyone can be affected by racism no matter the age. Secondly, on Line 36-37, “When the war was over but Lorraine and her friends spat on us anyway” tells the treatment towards the Japanese after the war. After the attack on Pearl Harbour, suspicions surfaced about the Japanese and were forced to leave the country by the government. Lastly, the last three
