Comparing Cheeks By Amy Tan And Champions Of The World By Maya Angelou

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The short story, “Fish Cheeks” written by Amy Tan and the chapter, “Champions of the World” written by Maya Angelou are both about children who come from distinct cultures, but both children don't feel included in American culture and belief. Amy Tan and Maya Angelou, both consider the differences between the American culture and their own culture. The two short stories are similar because the authors, Amy Tan and Maya Angelou are at the age where they want to fit in with the Americans and do not want to be different in anyway. In the short story, “Fish Cheeks”, Amy Tan wishes for “a slim new American nose” and her mother realizes that she wants to be like an American girl on the outside. So she received a miniskirt as an early Christmas gift.

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