American poets, novelists, and other writers often write about the topic of American identity. In this lesson, you have read excerpts from
two texts, "Response to Executive Order 9066" by Dwight Okita, and "Mericans" by Sandra Cisneros. Determine a common theme that
both authors establish about the topic of American identity. In a five-paragraph literary analysis essay, explain how each author develops
the common theme. Compare and contrast how the authors develop this theme by referencing specific literary devices and techniques
in your response.

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The authors delve into the theme of American identity as it was revealed that physical appearance doesn't determine what it means to be an American.

In "Response to Executive Order 9066", the main theme was a criticism of executive order 9066. It unfairly targeted the Japanese Americans.

The main theme that was illustrated in the stories is that physical appearances and cultural heritage do not determine what it means to be an American.

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Both the authors delve into the theme of Governmental control and the theme of facade of freedom imbibed in Americans.

Explanation:

The first story uses the mechanical absurdity of executive decisions and how they are removed from the experience of the common people. It uses a single narration, almost dried out in its approach to use this and convey the theme.

"Mericans' is more of a story from the perspective of an outsider about the stereotypical America and how their experience is influenced by what they think about the outsiders and are proud about things they have no control over.