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In "The Literature of East Asia and the Pacific Rim," Michael Harris quotes: "'Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet.'" With this famous line, British writer Rudyard Kipling has captured the idea that the East and West are so radically different that their people can't possibly understand one another. Do you agree or disagree with Kipling's statement? Write an essay in which you defend your opinion. Use relevant examples from at least two or three of the selections you read. Be sure to include the title of each selection you cite as evidence.

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I disagree with Kipling's statement because people from different cultures can understand and connect with each other. In "Crabbe" by William Bell, the protagonist learns valuable life lessons from a First Nations elder, despite their cultural differences. In "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan, the Chinese-American characters bridge the gap between East and West through shared experiences and emotions.

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I disagree with Kipling's statement because people from different cultures can understand and connect with each other in "Crabbe" by William Bell the protagonist learns valuable life lessons from a First Nations elder despite their cultural differences in "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan the Chinese American characters bridge the gap between East and West through shared experiences and emotions

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In "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, the friendship between Amir and Hassan transcends cultural divides and highlights the power of human emotions. Additionally, in "Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden, the main character Sayuri navigates the complexities of Japanese culture and relationships, showing that understanding can be achieved even in unfamiliar territories.