Asian Philosophy and Literature Paper
The philosophy of Confucius permeates Asian culture and literature. In this paper identify major themes from Confucian thinking found in Asian American literature. Write a 1,050 to 1,400 word paper that addresses the following:
1. Identify the Confucian themes- family, honor, loyalty, and so on in the literature you selected
2. How do those themes relate to the historical, socio-political and cultural contexts of the text?
3. Why do you think that Confucianism is still present within Asian American literature?
4. How do these themes you've selected differ from or align with traditional American canon?
Use "Different Silences" by Traise Yamamoto for the 1st question
Requirements
Min Pages: 3 or Max Pages: 5