Respond in a well-organized essay, and make sure your answer is written in complete sentences.
In "The Literature of East Asia and the Pacific Rim," Michael Harris quotes: ""Oh, East is East,
and West is West, and never the twain shall meet." With this famous line, British writer
Rudyard Kipling has captured the idea that the East and West are so radically different that
their people can't possibly understand one another. Do you agree or disagree with Kipling's
statement? Write an essay in which you defend your opinion. Use relevant examples from at
least two or three of the selections you read. Be sure to include the title of each selection you
cite as evidence.