As we continue through the Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, we see contrasting parenting styles of Henry’s parents and Keiko’s parents. First, describe the contrasting styles. Second, what is the purpose in the novel to show the different styles of parenting? Is one way better than the other?
The family is stressed in Ford's novel. Many families take form in the novel all differing in style. Keiko's family is contrasted with Henry's. Henry's family is very traditionalist and holds value at a higher place than family. Keiko's family values family above all else.
Other families emerge, Henry is grafted into Keiko's family and forms several families of his own. Families either make or break characters throughout the novel. In the war period, division and war are found in each family as they grow and change.
