Natadecha-Sponsel Analysis

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#1I can understand the position of Natadecha-Sponsel because both of us are not from America. What I and Natadecha might have notice about America is how lucky they’re. In the text she said “and those who have achieved wealth and fame do not celebrate it publicly as much as in American society.” Natadecha is saying that American’s don’t notice that it’s not good to show off because in Thailand they don’t celebrate it because it is looked as greed. She compares the American culture to Thailand culture to get her readers to look more closely at American Culture. Also she gives facts and puts her opinions as well.
#2The author sets her comparison of United States and other culture by comparing each other. She’s giving real life events to capture

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