After reading ‘A Wall of Fire,’ discuss your thoughts regarding the theme of this story. Explain your thoughts using

After reading the following stories, research an article from the embedded library to assist you with this discussion. Use MLA Guidelines for your citations.

• Part 1: Danticat: "A Wall of Fire Rising," textbook pp. 366-378
• Part 2 Diaz: "Wildwood," pp. 413-428

Part 1: After reading "A Wall of Fire," discuss your thoughts regarding the theme of this story. Explain your thoughts using specific references from the story and your chosen article. (200 – 400 words)

Questions to assist you with your discussion (optional)

• What is the role of the female, and mother, in the story?
• Is Lili a good mother to Little Guy? Explain.
• How do the parents try to create a sense of normalcy for their son? What are their motives?

Part 2: After reading "Wildwood," discuss your thoughts regarding the theme of this story. Explain your thoughts using specific references from the story and your chosen article. (200 – 400 words)

Questions to assist you with your discussion (optional):

• The story begins in second person and then switches to first. What did you think about the change in point-of-view?
• Lola and her mother have a very difficult relationship. How did Lola's response to her mother's cancer affect your ability to relate to Lola as a character? Did your opinion of Lola change after you learned of her mother's response to her molestation?