readers diary

Our second essay for the class is our Cultural Studies Analysis. Cultural studies is a way of analyzing literature that asks the reader to consider how the text responds to or criticizes larger cultural phenomenon including power, gender, race/ethnicity, immigration status, sexuality orientation, or class. So to analyze Drown though this lens would be to think about what Junot Diaz might be saying about these issues through his stories. For this reader’s diary, pick a scene from one of the stories and discuss how it might relate to the issues listed above. What issues does this scene raise for you? What commentary do you think Diaz is making on the issue you chose through his stories? Your diary should be 1-2 pages long and posted to Blackboard. For five extra credit points, you may post a 50 word response to a classmate by Mar. 15th.