Lee Tonouchi

What do you think of Tonouchi? Why?

Haunani Kay Trask

Based on the reading, what are some of Trask's beliefs. What is her definition of "racism"? To what extent do you agree or disagree with Trask’s ideas? Where does she go too far?

Kamau: Scene 5

Select one of the following questions and write a paragraph response reflecting on your question. Your response will be worth 5 pts.

-In Scene 5, a tourist asks Alika the definition of aloha “as a Hawaiian”? How do you think he should’ve responded? What is your definition of aloha?
-In scene 6, Alika’s mom tells Alika about the ‘ili’ili. What is it? Describe the metaphor.
-Alika, the building inspector (p. 29), and the security guard (p. 39) are all able to code-switch. What does their code-switching say about them as individuals? How have they adapted to their environments? How do you code-switch in your life?
-In Scene 5, Alika boasts, “[T]here’s even talk of building a space-port on the Big Island of Hawaii? Yep, we’re moving into the Age of the Pacific!” What are the benefits and possible down-sides of this development?