HW Mr. Padilla 3.17.16

Homework: 

Parents/guardians, please assist your child with today's homework. 

Topic: Social Class (we are setting up to compare the theme of social class next week with The Outsiders, Esperanza Rising, Of Mice ad Men, and other texts. 

Option 1: I finally understood why I felt ashamed to sit in my father’s Cadillac: the difference between social classes. 1.    Why did Marji feel ashamed?
   Note: Image included in hard copy Homework sheet.  2.    How did Mehri come to live with Marji and her family?
  3.    How does Marji feel about Mehri?
 The citizens in the lower classes are discriminated against and mistreated by the higher classes because of their lack of wealth and status in society. 4.    Why are the people in the lower classes discriminated against?
 

 Option 2: Based on what was read and discussed in class. 1.     What causes Marji to feel so ashamed? Why?
   2.     How does Marji view Mehri?  How does Mehri view Marji?


What did Marji do for six months to help Mehri? Why?

 Option 3: Base on today's readings and lesson discussion. 

What is social class? What is social status? 

What do these things have to do with Persepolis? 

What are some examples of social division in Persepolis? 

In your opinion, do we have these issues in America? Explain.

Use examples from today's discussion to make your points stronger.