Short Answer Responses
Choose FOUR of the following six questions to answer. Cite evidence from So's Afterparties only.
- A “diaspora” is the spread of a people from their ancestral homeland. Pick two characters from Afterparties that best represent the Cambodian diaspora—how do they differ, and what do they share in common?
- Which story most subverts the notion of Asians as the “Model Minority”?
- Which story best illustrates the "generational trauma" carried by many Cambodian-Americans?
- How are the protagonists of “Three Women of Chuck’s Donuts” and “The Monks” haunted by disappointing father figures?
- In "Generational Differences," what does the mother hope to achieve for her son by chronicling her traumatic event?
- Which two stories best illustrate the ways in which characters' ancestors, though dead, still influence their everyday life?
- In “Human Development,” why does Ben’s embrace of their “Cambo” culture unsettle Anthony so much?
It is not necessary to answer questions in numerical order, but please clearly indicate which question you are answering.
Required:
- MLA Style, including Works Cited
- ≈ 375 words (2 pages)