Summary: In the article, the author describes the bullying that was associated with his malodorous lunches and how he aimed to fit in with the American kids.
Deviant Phrase: "Many moons ago," illustrates the author's flashback to an event that happened a long time ago.
Deviant Phrase: "Dog sandwich," describes a racial Chinese stereotype that many Americans believe. The author thought the bully was referring to a hot dog, but he was actually talking about eating a dog.
Vocabulary: The term "pilfered," means to steal.
Vocabulary: "Ignominy," refers to a great personal dishonor or humiliation.
Abstract Connection: In the movie "Mean Girls," Cady tried to fit in with the mean girls by changing the group of people who she hung out with, which reflected a change in her identity. In the article, the author wanted to fit in with the American kids, so he changed his identity to act "Americanized."
In the documentary "Bully," it showcases how bullying can affect children and change their personalities, which was similar to the author's story in the article.
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