A Probing Analysis: Exploring Points of Possible Agreement

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In paragraphs 7 and 8, Samson focuses her analysis on Rosin’s and Chua’s different cultural traditions—what she calls “the crux” of their disagreement. But then, in paragraphs 9–11, Samson identifies points on which she thinks there may be the possibility of agreement.

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Write a couple of paragraphs evaluating how effectively Samson analyzes the potential for common ground between Chua's and Rosin's positions in her essay “Does Mother Know Best?”:

  1. Reread paragraphs 9–10, in which Samson discusses the authors’ ideas about success and happiness. On what basis does Samson think there may be room here for agreement?
  2. How does Samson’s analysis in paragraph 11 bolster her idea that there may be some potential for compromise between Rosin’s and Chua’s viewpoints?

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