Hello My Name is___
In "Hello My Name is", Jason Kim loses many important aspects of his culture, all because he thinks that they are "weird". He decides to change his traditional Korean name to an American name, stop eating Korean food, stop speaking in Korean, change his taste in music, and change the way that he dresses.
"In Hello My Name is...", What does Jason Kim lose when he hides things about himself to fit in with the white/American society?
intense, very great
What is the definition of profound as it is used in the text?
When he received positive feedback from the show, he realized that there was little Asian presence in the world of tv/movies and it reinforced his claim that Asians should embrace their culture and identities.
What can you infer about Kim's experience as a TV actor and how it impacted his view on his Asian identity?
The feeling that something is unworthy of respect.
What does the word disdain mean as used in the text?
Very bad, evil, wicked
What does the word heinous mean as used in the text?
It clearly shows how he was ashamed of and rejected his Korean culture.
What effect does Kim's inclusion of his childhood experiences have on the text?
He wants everyone to embrace diversity and be more inclusive.
What is Kim's dream for America in the future?
Kim claims that Asian Americans should embrace their culture and celebrate their identities in America.
By the end of the text, Kim's claim is clear. What is the claim of his essay?
