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What are minor feelings and why are they central to the experience of being an Asian person in America? With close reference to Hong’s text state how an acknowledgement of minor feelings could change the way that Asians tell their stories.
In your opinion and with close reference to the text, state how useful you think the term “Asian American” is. What are the advantages and disadvantages of considering people who have Asian origins as a representative group?
How does Hong negotiate the tension between presence and omission in her essays? You should refer to both content and style in your answer.
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