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Professionally Vietnamese (w/ Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize Winner)

Asian Not Asian

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Exploring Duality and Identity through Characters in a Novel

The chapter delves into the deep themes of duality and identity, particularly focusing on the Vietnamese American experience as portrayed in a book. It explores the complexities of belonging to two different worlds, creating characters with intense emotions in dramatic settings, and the importance of relatability in literature. Additionally, it discusses Vietnamese cultural attitudes towards violence and the legacy of the Vietnam War on the community.

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