Part 1: Read the story "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara:

http://cai.ucdavis.edu/gender/thelesson.html

This forum will focus on character analysis! For your initial post, consider the contemporary issues facing the female characters and please incorporate Psychological and/or Sociological Literary Theory. In other words, psycholanalyze these women according to issues and societal roles in our contemporary society. You may also take a look at multiculturalism and immigrant themes as they pertain to the characters. In your post, make specific references to the story's characters and scenes.

Part 2: Read the story "Hairball" by Margaret Atwood : Please see attachment below.

This forum will focus on character analysis! For your initial post, consider the contemporary issues facing the female characters and please incorporate Psychological and/or Sociological Literary Theory. In other words, psycholanalyze these women according to issues and societal roles in our contemporary society. You may also take a look at multiculturalism and immigrant themes as they pertain to the characters. In your post, make specific references to the story's characters and scenes.