Discussion Post
One of the "universal themes" of many stories involves reconciliation. Think about what causes conflict in familial relationships and what enables reconciliation.
Discuss the theme of reconciliation using the literary works entitled "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan, "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin, and "My Son, the Fanatic" by Hanif Kureishi. Compare and contrast these literary works while discussing the theme of reconciliation. Make sure to provide three direct quotations from each of the three literary works ("Two Kinds" by Amy Tan, "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin, and "My Son, the Fanatic" by Hanif Kureishi) to indicate a close reading of the literature. Choose quotations wisely, integrate them correctly, and analyze them in the discussion.