Compare Rebecca McClanahan’s “Signs and Wonders” and Pico Iyer’s “Jet Lag”: how are their perceptions of New York different / similar and how / why?

Compare Rebecca McClanahan’s “Signs and Wonders” and Pico Iyer’s “Jet Lag”: how are their perceptions of New York different / similar and how / why? Establish a clear thesis. Rely upon quotations from the text to argue your thesis. Be explicit about how that evidence proves your point; CLOSE READ the textual evidence that you quote.
Create solid paragraphs: each should focus on one idea that relates to your thesis. Write smooth transitions between paragraphs. Start with an interesting title and introductory paragraph; end with a solid conclusion. Be specific in your language; if you refer to differences, similarities, problems, ways, effects, and so on, be sure to make clear to the reader exactly what those differences, etc. are. Abolish vague language!