In Sui Sin Far’s short story “Mrs. Spring Fragrance,” Mrs. and Mr. Spring Fragrance…

In Sui Sin Far’s short story “Mrs. Spring Fragrance,” Mrs. and Mr. Spring Fragrance try to become “Americanized.” What activities, or beliefs, or desires, seem to constitute Americanization in the story? How does internalized racism play a role in various characters’ views on Chinese culture? In your responses, think about how Julia Alvarez’s short story “Snow” enters the conversation about “Americanization.” How do ideas about Americanization change in a Cold War context? Please reference specific moments and quotations from the stories to support your ideas.