Crying in H Mart Lesson Plan

How does the language of food permeate Zauner's writing?

Zauner uses the language of food to describe her thoughts and experiences, further deepening one of the central themes of the memoir. She writes, "I was hungry to talk to Nami but words failed me." This idea of needing nourishment in various emotional and physical ways is handily expressed by the idea of hunger. The idea of preservation becomes particularly salient as the book reaches its conclusion. Kimchi is a food that is preserved, made to last for much longer than normal dishes through the process of fermentation. When Zauner finds the photos in the kimchi fridge, she notes, "I knew it was my mother behind the...