The main point of the first story Fish Cheeks, is to point out how people from different cultures sometimes feel self conscious, about how someone of another culture may view them. The story also is explaining how important It is to have cultural traditions. I think that it is very important to have our own traditions, its what makes us who we are as people. I think! The article is in so many words trying relay to the reader not to be ashamed of who you are, just because your culture is different. One other thing I noticed about the essay is the mother showing her love for her daughter, by picking all her favorite foods. The mom could tell that her daughter was going through it, over the whole idea of having an American family over for dinner. The mother tried to make her daughter feel more comfortable about their family's culture.
The main point of the second story Superman and Me is the importance of reading.
The essay is talking about how when a person reads they become smart, but that not everyone will care to much for a person that is too smart. The article to me says to ignore the outside opinions of others, and if you like to read do it! I also noted that in the essay the boy began reading because his dads love for reading. The way I read it, is that the boys dad was the one he looked up to, like a superhero! I also realized that the author was talking a bit about discrimination, which took a big part in the article but was not the main focal point. The main focus, was a boys love for reading.
The article I choose is Fish Cheeks! The reason I chose this one for my essay, is because I have an aunt that married into a Korean family. Most recently My grandparents went to a dinner with my aunt, and her Korean husband. I didn't go! But when my family came back they were talking about all the differences in Korean culture, especially the food! Which I was able to try, my family brought me some home, it was amazing! So I think what I am trying to say, is I chose the story I did because it directly relates to events in my life.
Glad to see the personal connection to the story, Michael. As you write the analysis essay, though, steer clear of any connection to personal pronouns and stories and remain consistent in your voice.
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