correct. Ford makes the book historically correct as possible. Thirdly, by MacLeod’s criteria, Ford’s novel is a “good” historical fiction by not “set[ing] aside the social mores of the past as though they were minor afflictions, small obstacles, easy—and painless—for an independent mind to overcome”. This is displayed near the beginning of the book after Chaz, the bully, snatches Henry’s “I am Chinese” pin off of his shirt. While walking away Keiko tries to grab Henry’s hand for comfort, but he…
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