Explain how the graphic novel “American Born Chinese” portrays two opposing values: the strength to stay true to yourself, and the willingness to change and grow. Does the graphic novel suggest that one is more important than the other?
Within your analysis, you need to incorporate material about the idea of stereotype threat from Whistling Vivaldi in at least two body paragraphs. Follow-up questions to start your thinking: What does “staying true to yourself” and “growth” look like in different circumstances within American Born Chinese? How do your explanations differ for various characters in … Read more