Daisy MiMiller and Jing-mei (the narrator in the two kids)

Daisy MiMiller and Jing-mei (the narrator in the two kids)

Assignment:
An essay (including an intro, body and conclusion) on the following topic.

1. Choose ONE of the following pairs of characters/authors. Of the two in the pair, which one would you
rather have as a roommate? Why? Why is the one you choose preferable to the other?
NOTE: Your answer should demonstrate an understanding of the character/author based on the text we read.
 Daisy Miller or Jing-mei (the narrator of “Two Kinds”)
 Suyuan (the mother of “Two Kinds”) or Mrs. Miller (Daisy’s mother in “Daisy Miller”)
 James Baldwin (“And My Dungeon Shook”)
 Frederick Winterbourne (Daisy Miller) or Shelly Levine (Glengarry Glen Ross)
 Ricky Roma (Glengarry Glen Ross) or Walt Whitman (“I Hear America Singing”)
 Joy Harjo or Phyllis Wheatley (“On Being Brought from Africa to America”)
o NOTE 1: Your paper should have a clear argument that runs throughout. Each point that you make
should be related to this argument.
o NOTE 2: Remember to use (and explain!) quotes from the readings/films. Engage in a dialogue with the
texts.

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