Escape from Camp 14

by

Blaine Harden

Shin Gyung Sub / Shin’s Father Character Analysis

Shin Gyung Sub is the father of Shin Dong-hyuk, but a minor presence in the book. At Camp 14, fathers aren’t permitted much time with their children—they’re forced to live in dormitories with their coworkers and visit their offspring a couple times a year. Shin is arrested and tortured, however, after his son informs on Jang Hye Gyung (his wife) and He Geun (his son). He tries to be a better father to Shin after his wife and eldest son are executed. However, Shin refuses to speak to him.

Shin Gyung Sub / Shin’s Father Quotes in Escape from Camp 14

The Escape from Camp 14 quotes below are all either spoken by Shin Gyung Sub / Shin’s Father or refer to Shin Gyung Sub / Shin’s Father. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Tyranny and the North Korean State Theme Icon
).
Chapter 12 Quotes

At the mention of his father’s name, Shin became angry. Although he had tried to repress it, the resentment he felt toward his mother and brother had grown since their deaths. It had poisoned his feelings for his father. Shin wanted nothing to do with him.

Related Characters: Shin In Geun / Shin Dong-hyuk, Shin Gyung Sub / Shin’s Father
Page Number: 96
Explanation and Analysis:
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Shin Gyung Sub / Shin’s Father Quotes in Escape from Camp 14

The Escape from Camp 14 quotes below are all either spoken by Shin Gyung Sub / Shin’s Father or refer to Shin Gyung Sub / Shin’s Father. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Tyranny and the North Korean State Theme Icon
).
Chapter 12 Quotes

At the mention of his father’s name, Shin became angry. Although he had tried to repress it, the resentment he felt toward his mother and brother had grown since their deaths. It had poisoned his feelings for his father. Shin wanted nothing to do with him.

Related Characters: Shin In Geun / Shin Dong-hyuk, Shin Gyung Sub / Shin’s Father
Page Number: 96
Explanation and Analysis: