The Sun Is Also A Star pp.108-121

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In her last ditch effort to remain in the United States, Natasha completes a set of forms to describe her alignment with American values, and argue that she will contribute to making America a better place. She answers questions about being a communistm criminal, or a terrorsit, says she would take up arms to defend her country, and tries her best to "humanize" herself.

Do you think that the questions Natasha describes answering are the right ones to determine if someone will be a good member of our community?

The Sun Is Also A Star pp.108-121

Last updated almost 6 years ago

7 Nsɛmmisa

What do you think makes Daniel "so okay with showing off his heart"?

How must Natasha prove that she's "worthy" to be in the United States?

How does Hannah, the paralegal, give Natasha hope about her case?

What do you think about the reappearance of the white BMW driver in Natasha's story? How does this connect to the idea of fate?

Do you think that the questions Natasha describes answering are the right ones to determine if someone will be a good member of our community?

How do you think it would make you feel to have to answer these questions?

What questions do you think would be important to ask people applying to stay in the United States?

Natasha thinks that if people born here had to prove they were "worthy" to be in the United States that it would be a less populated country. Do you agree? Why or why not?