Rivera, Tape
Hwang, Trying to Find Chinatown
Feldman, Asteroid Belt
Dooley and Holzman, Post-its
NOTE: There are questions on four plays on this page. Choose only one question, about one play, to answer.
Directions: You are required to answer only one of the following questions. This question is due no later than Thursday, November 3.
Please answer the question as thoughtfully as possible, after reading the lecture. Then post your answer to the English 102 Message Board by the deadline.
Your responses to other students' answers are due by midnight on Sunday, November 6. In order to get the full 20 points, you MUST respond thoughtfully to at least 3 other people's postings.
We will be using the Canvas Discussion Board for this class. Click on the link below to get to the Canvas portal, sign in, and then click on the tab for this class. You will find the "Discussions" link on the left side of the screen:
Remember: This discussion question is worth a possible 20 points. Late answers will receive 0 points. Points will be assigned according to the thoughtfulness of your answer, not by whether it is "right" or not, since sometimes there is no "right" answer. Just be sure your ideas are supported by the material in the play (see Lecture 1).
Where is "Person"? Explain.
What happens to Carly at the end of this play? Explain your conclusion.
Are the characters in this play fully developed individuals? Explain.
Benjamin says, "...you can't judge my race by my genetic heritage." And he knows more about Chinese tradition and culture than Ronnie. So which of the two is more "Chinese"? Explain.