Julie Otsuka’s novel “When the Emperor Was Divine” offers a poignant exploration of the Japanese American experience during World War II, particularly the internment of

Introduction In Julie Otsuka’s poignant novel, *When the Emperor Was Divine*, the themes of displacement and identity take center stage, particularly in the context of

When it comes to exploring the complexities of culture, perspective, and identity, few works resonate as powerfully as Julie Otsuka’s novel “When the Emperor Was

Racism is a pervasive issue that has shaped societies throughout history, influencing individual lives and community dynamics. In Julie Otsuka’s novel “When the Emperor Was

When reading Julie Otsuka’s novel “When the Emperor Was Divine,” one cannot help but notice the profound theme of identity loss that permeates the narrative.