Read this short story (Only part one) https://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Listening.Short.Stories/German.Refugee/default.html
Also, read this article: https://forward.com/schmooze/183752/malamuds-refugee-at-50/
After reading the article and Bernard Malamuds short story, The German Refugee answer the following questions in well-written paragraph form; Be specific
1. In her article, Dreifus states: Language itself is almost a minor character in this story, inspiring tremendous anguish. As Martin reveals: To many of these people, articulate as they were, the great loss was the loss of language that they could no longer say what was in them to say. They could, of course, manage to communicate, but just to communicate was frustrating.How do you feel language plays a character in the short story? What does Malamud’s use of language in the story suggest about the refugee experience? Can you share a story of a similar experience? Or even perhaps a personal one?
2. In her article, Dreifus discusses the original title of Malamuds short story, why do you believe the title was changed, and what impact does adding the word, German have on Dreifus and your own interpretation of the story?
3. What does the text reveal about the operations of cultural difference – the ways in which race, religion, class, gender, sexual orientation, cultural beliefs, and customs combine to form individual identity – in shaping our perceptions of ourselves, others, and the world in which we live?
Number and answer questions in separate paragraphs. Only use the TWO sources provided to provide evidence.
