3 Discussion: Hmong Culture
In order to effectively discuss Fadiman’s The Spirit Catches You, and You Fall Down, familiarize yourself with the following:
- The Lee Family
- The Hmong people
- The events in Laos
- The Viet Nam War
- Immigration experiences
- Language issues
- Poverty Issues
After familiarizing yourself with the above topics, answer the following prompts.
- The truce that stopped the war in VietNam was signed in 1975. What was the impact of this event on your parents or other family members?
- Imagine a “cultural confrontation” such as this in any setting – schools, housing, economic, politics, or daily life. What would you do?
- This situation contributes to an overall theme: “The DESPIRITUALIZATION of Modernity”. Have you seen manifestations of this in your daily life?