answer the questions

1. Please describe the ways two of the above poems addresses the idea of “diaspora.” Feel free, of course, to make use of other terms we’ve discussed, such as globalization, multiculturalism, assimilation, etc. Each response should make use of the poems, which is to say, each response should analyze the poems thoroughly, drawing from specific phrases and lines. Please respond in two separate paragraphs, one for each poem.

(Also, if you haven’t read much poetry, or have never analyzed, or done a close reading of a poem, just do your best!)

2. What did you think of Anthony Bourdain’s segment on The Bronx? In what ways did he bring out its (multi)culturally rich population, and were there ways his treatment felt culturally appropriative? You don’t have to argue for one side or the other; your response can be a mixed response. (Extra credit: why is it called “The Bronx” and not Bronx?)

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4l0de3

3. How would you describe the tone of Jhumpa Lahiri’s story? You can be brief here, but please justify your claim with specific parts of the text.

http://www.dequinix.com/a/continent.php