Question

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1. in the good braider, the main character viola moved to america from africa, but in the story we are going to read today, author kesaya noda was born in america with japanese heritage.

• make a prediction: how might their experiences in america be different and why?

1. today, well read and respond to author nodas essay growing up asian in america.

• make a prediction: what connections and similarities do you expect between violas story and nodas story and why?

Explanation:

1. Viola, coming from Africa, may face issues like cultural shock related to African - American cultural differences, language barriers if English is not her first language, and potential discrimination based on skin - color and African heritage. Noda, with Japanese heritage born in America, may deal with expectations of conforming to Asian - American stereotypes, cultural identity struggles between Japanese and American cultures, and may have different family and community support systems due to her American birth.
2. Both may experience a sense of cultural in - betweenness. They might both grapple with questions of identity, trying to balance their ethnic heritage with American culture. They could also face similar challenges in terms of being part of a minority group in America, such as dealing with stereotypes and discrimination in some form.

Answer:

1. Viola may face more significant language and cultural adaptation challenges due to her non - American birth and African origin. Noda may have more internalized cultural identity issues as a Japanese - American born in the US.
2. Both may struggle with cultural identity and face similar forms of discrimination as ethnic minorities in America.