How does the unusual form of Gay’s story affect meaning?

How is this still a story, i.e., what is the narrative arc or surface story?

What deeper meaning is revealed between the lines?

In Divakaruni’s short story, what challenges does Mrs. Dutta face and how do they illustrate our theme of exile and separation?

Describe an experience in which you arrived some place new for the first time, some place that presented challenging differences, whether it was people, language, culture, traditions, conventions and traditions, etc.

Chitra Divakaruni – “Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter” – The Atlantic – URL
Discussion: The Immigrant’s Burden – Looking forward, looking back Writing Across the Curriculum

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