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Like "Arm Wrestling with My Father," Sarah Vowell's "Shooting Dad" depicts a struggle for communication between child and parent.  Compare and contrast the two essays.

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Reminders: As you respond to your class’s post, review the expectations for thoughtful, valuable, and timely communication outlined in the “Discussion Forum Rubric.”  Additionally, even though you are only responsible for responding to your assigned topic, we will use all four posted topics in our class discussions; as such, prepare accordingly.

Both Tan and Angelou, in “Fish Cheeks” and “Champion of the World”, write about  cultural differences  from white Americans, but their points of view are not the same: Tan’s is a teenager’s lament about not fitting in; Angelou’s is an oppressed child’s excitement about proving the injustice of oppression.  As you respond, analyze the two authors’ uses of narration to convey their perspectives.  CONSIDER:  What details do they focus on and what internal thoughts do they report?  Is one author‘s style more effective than the other?  Why, or why not?