Summary and Response: Superman and Me
This short story is about an Indian man who taught himself to read at a very young age. HE realized that reading would be a way to save himself from the typical Indian stereotype that was floating around in his school. He became the best reader in his class, but was still looked over. In his later life he became a writer, and now he visits schools and teaches kids the importance of reading books. I found this passage inspiring. It shows the reader that you dont have to follow societies standards, you can be and do whatever you want. It also showed you the importance of reading throughout your whole life.
Summary and Response: Mother Tongue
This short story is about a woman’s experience growing up with a mother that couldnt speak english well. With this, the author learned to speak up and help her mother. Then the author became a writer, she wanted to write a book that anyone could understand, even her mother. She felt great accomplishment when after reading her book, her mother told her it was, “very easy to read.” This short story shows you how the challenges you face as a child can shape your entire life. You arent limited to what your parents can do, or what they cant do.