Tapiarené English 90 Questions for Discussion “Alienation” by Julio Ramón Ribeyro Respond to the following in writing: 1. 2. 3. What forces are shaping the main character’s identity? How is he “a Bear”? Describe how his experience is similar to The Bear What is the result of being treated like a Bear? Tapiarené English 90 Questions for Discussion “My Childhood” by James Baldwin Respond to the following in writing: 1. 2. What forces are shaping the main character’s identity? How is James Baldwin like the Bear? Give details. *** “Alienation” and “My Childhood” 3. 4. The context of the environment changed the identity of the bear. Is it possible to have an identity without an environmental context? How does to story of the bear apply to the character in “Alienation” and “My Childhood?