1 in spite of the cultural differences that exist among the protagonists of “Two Kinds,” “House on Mango Street’ and “The Lesson,” how do the protagonists from these stories demonstrate universal emotions and conflicts that are shared by all humans regardless of culture or race.
What are universal emotions and/or conflicts that are felt by all people regardless of their cultural differences? Do Two Kinds and House on Mango Street address similar conflicts? Do the protagonists feel the same emotions and experience the same things? Do the protagonists deal with their emotions and conflicts in the same way?
2. Do a character analysis of Esperanza, Jing Mei or Sylvia. 3. Discuss your understanding of “the lesson” Sylvia learns in “The Lesson” by Bambara.