Do you think the parents in "An Ex-Mas Feast" are good or bad parents to their children? In what ways are they trapped in their negative behaviors? What other options are available for families like this, living in the slums? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Why do you think Jigana runs away from his family at the end of the story "An Ex-Mas Feast?" Do you think Jigana has any hope for a future away from his family? Why or why not? In what ways did Jigana's family tie up their own hopes and dreams in Jigana's future? How do you think Jigana's abandonment will affect the rest of his family? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Which of Fofo's character traits lead him to make the horrible decision...