Gish Jen
"In the American Society"
1
Jen divides the story into two sections: "His Own Society" and "In the American Society." Explain the significance of this structure and the use of subtitles. How does this structure convey themes or ideas?
2
Examine the concept of identity as it relates to one character. How is identity related to race, ethnicity, class, and family?
3
Do a character sketch of the father. What does Jen's narrator mean by "He wants to have his own society"?
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