Post by reluedders on Jul 14, 2024 18:54:35 GMT
I'm sorry for posting early, but I will be at the bottom of the Grand Canyon on a rafting trip when this post is due.
On page 144, I noted when the author says "about 500 arrivals from Tanforan were INDUCTED every other day." I know that Okubo had probably used the term "inducted" before, but for some reason it stood out to me in this moment. When I think of being "inducted" into an organization, it carries a positive connotation for me. However, in this instance, I'm assuming that Okubo meant it in a negative way. Or was she being sarcastic, using it as to make it SEEM positive, but where we all know that it's actually negative?
Did anyone else notice this, or have some insight into it? I'm sure there are other times when the word "inducted" implies something negative, but I'm not sure about when or where. I'm "inducted" in NHS. Sports players and musicians are "inducted" into the Hall of Fame. I've never heard of someone being "inducted" in an organization as punishment! Thoughts?
On page 144, I noted when the author says "about 500 arrivals from Tanforan were INDUCTED every other day." I know that Okubo had probably used the term "inducted" before, but for some reason it stood out to me in this moment. When I think of being "inducted" into an organization, it carries a positive connotation for me. However, in this instance, I'm assuming that Okubo meant it in a negative way. Or was she being sarcastic, using it as to make it SEEM positive, but where we all know that it's actually negative?
Did anyone else notice this, or have some insight into it? I'm sure there are other times when the word "inducted" implies something negative, but I'm not sure about when or where. I'm "inducted" in NHS. Sports players and musicians are "inducted" into the Hall of Fame. I've never heard of someone being "inducted" in an organization as punishment! Thoughts?
