Write an essay on the role of fathers and/or father figures in both stories.

A comparative essay asks you to compare and/or contrast two or more texts, and to present an argument about the significance of the similarities and/or differences you observe. For this paper, it asks you to compare Jhumpa Lahiri’s story “When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine” with Anthony Veasna So’s story “Three Women of Chuck’s Donuts.” After you select your topic, you will develop a research question and a thesis (or main argument) that takes into account your interpretation of both stories. It is important that your essay does not just enumerate the similarities and/or differences between Lahiri’s and So’s stories; rather, you should develop an argument about the meaning of these similarities/differences based on your own interpretation of the texts.
Write an essay on the role of fathers and/or father figures in both stories.