Watch the Gran Torino movie 

• You will submit a 3-5 page essay that answers and responds to the following questions:

1. Analyze Walt’s process of adapting to cultural diversity (Ch. 4). Identify the difference between Walt’s culture and the Hmong people.
2. Looking closely at Walt’s communications style, how would you describe his verbal communication skills versus of Thao and Sue? What are the meanings and purposes Walt attaches to talk?
3. How does Walt view friendship different than Thao and Sue? What strategies are different between them in initiating and maintaining friendships?