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Native Speaker by Chang-Rae Lee is a novel about a Korean American and his struggle to incorporate his Korean culture with his American life and how language differences can cause tribulations. ... The antagonist in this novel is definitely the diverse ways the importance of language is portrayed.
The Korean American character, Henry Park, is a man whose life is framed around language. ... Henry’s parents are from Korea and their attention on language is very minimal. Language is neglected and often considered inappropriate and disrespectful. ... Henry’s Korean heritage focuses less importance on language and social development. ... I saw that if I just kept speaking the language of our work the customers didn’t seem to see me. ...
The absence of language between Henry and his father created a strenuous relationship. ... When Henry and Lelia first meet language and its importance are immediately recognized. ... This passage contains significance to the importance language is to Lelia.
Approximate Word count = 761
Approximate Pages = 3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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