Discuss why and how the story connects with one or two of the themes discussed in unit 1:

Part 1. Choose one of the short stories that we have read so far. Choose one of the following:
“Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience (TM)”
“The Paper Menagerie”
“Badeye” **** Chosen Story****
Part 2. Discuss why and how the story connects with one or two of the themes discussed in Unit 1:
– Love (filial, maternal/paternal, romantic, or platonic)
– Alienation/Otherness
– The American Dream/Nightmare
– The Quest for Identity/Coming of Age
– Conformity/Rebellion
Use specific details from the text, including the use of irony, metaphor, and symbolism, to support your point. Approach this as preparation for your essay in this Unit.