The piece "Interpreter of Maladies" was probably my favorite reading we have had assigned so far this semester. I liked this piece because it was so relatable- basically anyone can relate to this story in one way or another. Everyone has their own heritage. I really enjoyed observing Twinkle's struggle between embracing her "indian-ness" and her "american-ness." It had me asking myself "can a person be a true american while being a true indian at the same time?" It is a hard call- although I think with a certain amount of effort, the balance is possible. I believe if Twinkle embraces both her Indian culture while still staying true to her "American-ness" she can find this balance. Although, I think Sanjeev may have a harder time finding a balance such as this because of his negative attitude toward other cultures.
America is such an interesting place because of the diversity between cultures. I especially love meeting people with a strong sense of pride in their own heritage- Do you embrace both your heritage while remaining true to your American-ness? Which do you feel closer to, why?
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