Please respond to at least two of the four prompts.

1. Compare and contrast the mothers and daughters in terms of Chinese and American culture from our assigned film this week: The Joy Luck Club. In what ways do the mothers represent China and the daughters, America?

Be specific and discuss three ways in which the mothers represent traditional Chinese culture, and the daughters represent American culture.

2. Can you identify with any of the relationships or situations presented in the assigned readings or the film this week? Explain how, comparing your life directly to the readings or film.

3. In what ways are Murakami's and Tan's work similar in theme or style?

4. Explore the similarities between Lu Xun's work and the readings from last week. In what ways are these readings tied to history? How have these authors usedsymbolism to emphasize their views about society?

Please divide your response into paragraphs for easier reading. Please note your post should equally answer both sections. Note that I will be checking to see if you actually completed the readings and used critical thinking within your discussion.