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Read: Sherman Alexie “Superman and Me” 

 

Respond: Alexie writes “A smart Indian is a dangerous person, widely feared and ridiculed by Indians and non-Indians alike.” This statement is an explanation of the process of othering, i.e. in which we see that which is different from us as dangerous. How does Alexie take this personal experience of being othered and turn it into strength and why is this important?

Write: A 200 word response answering the question.