a. Using Gish Jen, “Who’s Irish?”

if possible, answer one of Purdue OWL’s questions at the end of the “Reader-Response Criticism (1960s-present)” section.

b. Also, ask a question in relation to the theory.

Part Two:

Based on the “Fishing for Deeper Meanings” video and your reading of the three stories for this module, go through each of them and mention:

a. one or more details that may lead to some insight.

b. an observation about the multiple forces and influences that make the story’s situation complex.

• Gish Jen, “Who’s Irish?”
• Grace Paley, “A Conversation With My Father”
• Alice Walker, “Everyday Use”

Theory of the week: “Reader-Response Criticism (1960s-present)” from Purdue OWL (pages 10-11)