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Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the text's mixed emotional responses to Older Brother. What emotions does he elicit from Willis's perspective and from the other residents of Chinatown? Which emotions are directly expressed, and which are implied? How would you explain the conflicting responses he generates? Be sure to support your claims with textual evidence.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that examines the recurring scenes from Black and White in "Act II: Int. Golden Palace." Discuss the significance of what stays constant and what changes, and offer a theory about what this recursive structure is attempting to point out. Be sure to use textual evidence to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that explores the impact of poverty on the residents of the Chinatown SRO Apartments. Consider how it impacts their relationships, their interior lives, and their beliefs about America. Support your...

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