In An Na's novel, A Step from Heaven, Young Ju is raised in a dysfunctional family, struggling through her father's abusive behavior and the common difficulties faced by many immigrants.
Here are some questions to explore:
- What are your thoughts on this article?
- How is it relevant to the story that we are reading?
- From what you have read so far, what can you infer about the effect that Young Ju's upbringing will have on her?
- Will she too be resilient or will she crumble under the weight?
If you still have time, read other stories before returning to the checklist of things you needed to make up (if you have not finished).