James Ambery

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@lydia_yim What I like about this course, Lydia, is that despite being an Asian American Literature course, the themes apply to more than simply Asian Americans. It applies to society, and that is a huge takeaway from the course. It was a phenomenal experience taking this class! #369hong

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How does free ice cream for life sound?! #369hong
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My first memory at Baskin Robbins was when I made honor roll in my elementary school, and we got an Oreo Sundae from Baskin Robbins to celebrate. Ever since, I have been a huge fan of Baskin Robbins. Thanks for your service! #BRSweepstakes

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It is hard to say what I took away from this course as I have learned about this in my previous courses, especially history. But I want to thank you and everybody for enhancing my knowledge of the world through Asian American literature! Take care, everyone! #369hong

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With the riots occurring in Southland, especially at Frank's store along with Curtis almost being shot, Southland has a main idea of protest and rebellion against the order of the nation #369hong

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@BhandariGrisha I agree. It is unfair to keep secrets from anybody, let alone someone relatively close to you. It leads to distrust and uncertainty #369hong

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Extra Credit 45: Okada (author of No-No Boy) would describe the language of Washington's book as "100% American." That was what he said about his own book, according to your lectures, professor! #369hong

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Extra Credit 45: I have heard of Meek Mill but I have never heard of Migos. I don't understand the significance when Mike was listening to them on the radio. It's an interesting book, though! #369hong

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Extra Credit 45: I recently wrote an article at my job about concealing one's actions from their family. This is similar to what is going on in "Memorial" with Mike and the DJ having intercourse. No secrets should be hidden, but they should be accepted #369hong

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Extra Credit 45: I like the metaphor: "The thing about a moving train is that only sometimes you can catch it". I think it has something to do with everything being at a "first come first served" basis #369hong

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Extra Credit 45: Depression is a very common idea, especially in this year. Therefore, Bryan Washington's book can be very relatable. #369hong

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Extra Credit 44: Skeets said she was a poet, writer, activist, and hip hop artist. She leads a rather busy life! Good for her and good for the other authors featured in this event! #369hong

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Extra Credit 44: Skeet's quote "Eyes bottle dark with a mouthful of flowers," is an example of oxymoron because it shares two opposite ideas. It may also be an example of irony for the same reason #369hong

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Extra Credit 44: Ashna's story Bone Banquet shares two ideas: one about feminism and the other about the queer community. It makes you wonder: what else do these groups of people have in common? #369hong

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Extra Credit 44: Another quote from Ulanday's story that interested me was "Hunger is the carving out of emptiness." To me, I think it shows that the idea of wanting more is only psychological #369hong

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Extra Credit 44: Kay Ulanday's story quote about wholesomeness is simple but effective: "Whatever wholesomeness means." This shows the ambiguity of what makes a proper human being #369hong

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Extra Credit 43: Piyali's book "Good Girls Marry Doctors" provides a strong connection on success and culture. It is no surprise that this book had won awards, even being featured on NBC News. It seems like a very unique read #369hong

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Extra Credit 43: Sejal's story seems to be harsh while also friendly sounding. It discusses how women are treated in South Asian families, but the critiques make it harsh #369hong

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Extra Credit 43: The way Aimee emphasizes the otamodopea is quite humorous to me: Huzzah!!! Bang!!! #369hong

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Extra Credit 43: The imagery in Cathy's story is similar to Cheung's "Dear Brother" in that every action is explained in detail (ex. "I stared at the mirror waiting for my eyelids to flutter") #369hong