culture clash

Culture Clash The two short stories, “The Tenant” by Mukherjee and “The Red Sweater” by Ng bear many similarities as well as differences. The authors of these two stories go about conveying basically the same message, however, with a slight variety. In these short stories, Mukherjee and Ng go into detail of the lives of two young women struggling with their identities as immigrants in the American culture. This clashing of cultures, predominantly the Asian …showed first 75 words of 1299 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1299 total…Chinese culture because of the deep rooted memories that she has gained through her parents. In both short stories the authors show the struggle of two women in similar circumstances going through this battle and of ones that are not able to overcome it. A possibility that the authors are trying to state that this conflict is unable to be won so therefore should not be fought against. Instead, one that should be worked with.