ENGL 110 College of San Mateo Ysrael by Junot Diaz Discussion Q1: Read Ysrael by Junot Diaz (Links to an external site.), as well as White Angel by Michae

ENGL 110 College of San Mateo Ysrael by Junot Diaz Discussion Q1:

Read Ysrael by Junot Diaz (Links to an external site.), as well as White Angel by Michael Cunningham (Links to an external site.)

For Ysrael, answer:

a. What does the mask represent for Ysrael? Do we all wear masks in some way? Explain.

b. Why does Rafa obsess over getting under the mask and seeing what’s beneath?

For White Angel answer:

d. Where do we see foreshadowing of death in this piece?

Q2:

1) In what ways are the relationships between protagonist and sibling similar in White Angel and We The Animals? How are they different?

2) In what ways are the relationships between protagonist and sibling similar in Ysrael and We The Animals? How are they different?

Write 1 paragraph each, using quotes from the stories, respond to a classmate.