Question #1
Choose one of the literary pieces found in the "Other Perspectives" section of your text. Discuss the groups represented there. To use an example from a prior week, we looked at Jackson Jackson's status as Native American, but he is also a part of the homeless community. He is an alcoholic, a father, a former husband, a man, and a college dropout. Each of these contributes to his position as an American. When you choose your piece, discuss how all the characteristics fit together to form the person you read about. Your response should be at least 200 words.
These are the books-PICK ONE
"The Wrysons" by John Cheever
"Going After Cacciato" by Tim O'Brien
"Somewhere for Everyone" by John Grisham
"Good Country People" by Flannery O'Connor
"Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin
"The Angel Esmerelda" by Don Delillo
Question #2
Cathy Song's "Picture Bride" and Sandra Cisnero's "Woman Hollering Creek" both address culture and gender. Choose one of the works and discuss what you consider to be the dominant idea? Why? Your response should be at least 200 words.