Reading:
Jhumpa Lahiri (1691), "Sexy," 1692-1707
Junot Diaz (1708-9), "Drown," 1709-16
Study Questions:
1. What does it mean to be "sexy" in Lahiri's story "Sexy"? What is sexiness opposed to? How does this speak to the plight of the immigrant?
2. What does it mean to "drown" in Junot Diaz's story? Who is drowning? What are they drowning from?
BONUS:
Listen to Jhumpa Lahiri speaks about her experience of becoming American on NPR.
