Read KIm' convenience and answer these question

1. OPEN

1. Reread the character list. Based on the descriptions of each character, what will the play likely be about? Provide three keywords that help indicate this.

8. JAMAICAN

1. Appa and Mike have trouble understanding each other? What is being said about how people of different cultures understand one another?

11. YOU STUPID

1. Do you think Appa should have confronted the thief or let him go?

12. POLICE

1. Based on the interaction with Alex, what do you think the relationship between Jung and Appa is like?

13. WHERE'S YOUR BROTHER?

1. How do you interpret the interaction between Janet and Alex? Discuss how this scene could be acted out in different ways, leading to different interpretations of the interaction.

14. TAKE OVER THE STORE

1.Appa says to Janet: "Janet, you is thirty years old now and still single. You have to understand, now is desperation time for you. Sudden death, overtime, penalty kick shootout. Expiration date is over. Take over store is only choice you having." (490). Discuss Appa's intentions in saying this. Discuss how you think this would make Janet feel. How have thoughts changed on this for women?

2.Why is Appa so personally offended by Janet's desire to be a photographer?

3. What is Janet's response to this in terms of what the role of the parent is? Do you agree or disagree with her? Why?

15. HI JUNG

1. What information to we get in this scene that shows how strained the relationship is between Jung and his family?

2. Jung talks extensively about how unhappy he is. The feelings are brought on by social media and how his olds friends are presenting themselves. Do people present their "true selves" on Facebook? Is this reality? Why or why not?

2b. How does this create problems for how individuals perceive their lives should be? Why is Jung a good example of this?

3. What does Umma say about the choices that both Jung and Appa are making? Who are their sacrifices for? Why are they important? Do you think this is true of most parents experiences?

16. NAMING

1. Why is this flashback included?

17. WHAT IS IT?

1. What is Appa's internal struggle?

18. WHO YOU GO OUT WITH?

1. What did you initially think Appa was going to say to Janet? What does his story tell us about people and relationships?

1b. How would you characterize Appa based on what he says to Janet? How does it go against stereotypes?

19. LET'S TALK

1. Appa is a dynamic character. How has he changed in this scene?

2. How is the father/daughter theme furthered in this scene?

20. HI APPA

1. You can infer that Appa and Jung have not seen each other in a while? What is said that leads you to this?

2. How does reminiscing help break the tension between Jung and Appa?

3. "Yah potential. Could be best, I always dream like that. Could be best. But that is my dream, not you dream.(beat)If Sonam don't become NHL superstar, don't get angry, it's okay. You can still be proud of him You understand." (496) Discuss the importance of this quote and make a text to self or text to society connection.

4. How has Jung and Appa's relationship evolved? Discuss and connect to the theme of the parent/child relationship?

5. Jung has evolved throughout the play. Discuss how he changes and what he has learned to accept and value.