Write a compare and contrast analysis of how "broken chain" and "fish cheeks" both address a common theme about belonging.

in broken chains, the writer convey to the reader to appreciate someone that you have around you. meanwhile in fish cheeks, the writer convey that you should be proud of your culture and heritage 

in broken chain  the story focuses on alfonso, the main character, who finds himself wanting to change the way his teeth are to look better  while in fish cheeks  the main character amy tan    wants to change her physical appearance to impress the ministers  son. the common theme of both stories is that appearance isn't everything when it comes to impressing someone or looking necessarily good.

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