Shteyngart does two things especially well in this essay.
The first is his use of details that convey a sense of time for when the story is set, as well as details that show his and his family’s feeling of otherness as immigrants in America.
The other thing Shteyngart does is set up the lasting impression he gives in the final paragraph where young Gary, instead of freely spending his spare change on the burger he so wanted, keeps his money and lets his anger build.
I want you to comment on both of these. First, what details stuck out to you as especially evocative of this time in America. Name a few and explain why you chose them. Do the same for the family. What makes them different from everybody else?
Also, explain how you see Shtyengart moving us through this essay from an optimistic young boy in love with America to the more pessimistic version we get at the end. What kind of breadcrumb trail does he leave for us?
Your response should be at least two paragraphs. You’ll also need to respond to at least two other classmates. Your work and responses should be well thought out and thorough in order to get full credit. Use direct quotes whenever possible. Everyone needs to have completed this by Wednesday, so don’t wait around.Shteyngart does two things especially well in this essay.
The first is his use of details that convey a sense of time for when the story is set, as well as details that show his and his family’s feeling of otherness as immigrants in America.
The other thing Shteyngart does is set up the lasting impression he gives in the final paragraph where young Gary, instead of freely spending his spare change on the burger he so wanted, keeps his money and lets his anger build.
I want you to comment on both of these. First, what details stuck out to you as especially evocative of this time in America. Name a few and explain why you chose them. Do the same for the family. What makes them different from everybody else?
Also, explain how you see Shtyengart moving us through this essay from an optimistic young boy in love with America to the more pessimistic version we get at the end. What kind of breadcrumb trail does he leave for us?
Your response should be at least two paragraphs. You’ll also need to respond to at least two other classmates. Your work and responses should be well thought out and thorough in order to get full credit. Use direct quotes whenever possible. Everyone needs to have completed this by Wednesday, so don’t wait around.Shteyngart does two things especially well in this essay.
The first is his use of details that convey a sense of time for when the story is set, as well as details that show his and his family’s feeling of otherness as immigrants in America.
The other thing Shteyngart does is set up the lasting impression he gives in the final paragraph where young Gary, instead of freely spending his spare change on the burger he so wanted, keeps his money and lets his anger build.
I want you to comment on both of these. First, what details stuck out to you as especially evocative of this time in America. Name a few and explain why you chose them. Do the same for the family. What makes them different from everybody else?
Also, explain how you see Shtyengart moving us through this essay from an optimistic young boy in love with America to the more pessimistic version we get at the end. What kind of breadcrumb trail does he leave for us?
Your response should be at least two paragraphs. You’ll also need to respond to at least two other classmates. Your work and responses should be well thought out and thorough in order to get full credit. Use direct quotes whenever possible. Everyone needs to have completed this by Wednesday, so don’t wait around.Shteyngart does two things especially well in this essay.
The first is his use of details that convey a sense of time for when the story is set, as well as details that show his and his family’s feeling of otherness as immigrants in America.
The other thing Shteyngart does is set up the lasting impression he gives in the final paragraph where young Gary, instead of freely spending his spare change on the burger he so wanted, keeps his money and lets his anger build.
I want you to comment on both of these. First, what details stuck out to you as especially evocative of this time in America. Name a few and explain why you chose them. Do the same for the family. What makes them different from everybody else?
Also, explain how you see Shtyengart moving us through this essay from an optimistic young boy in love with America to the more pessimistic version we get at the end. What kind of breadcrumb trail does he leave for us?
Your response should be at least two paragraphs. You’ll also need to respond to at least two other classmates. Your work and responses should be well thought out and thorough in order to get full credit. Use direct quotes whenever possible. Everyone needs to have completed this by Wednesday, so don’t wait around.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2007/09/03/sixty-nine-cents
