Question
PART B: Which two details from the poem best shows how the author develops the universal themes from Part A? (R.1.2) that it would be cheaper to fly to San Juan than to buy a pound of Bustelo coffee here, (Lines 11-12) tied with a string:plain ham and cheese/that would cost less at the A&P, but would not satisfy (Lines 31-32 All wanting the comfort/of spoken Spanish, to gaze upon the family portrait (Lines 18-19 The hunger of the fragile old man lost in the folds/ of his,winter coat, who brings her lists of items (Lines 33-34) The heady smells from the open bins/ of dried codfish, the green plantains handing in stalks like votive offerings (Lines 4-6)
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Layla
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The two details from the poem that best show how the author develops universal themes are:1. "All wanting the comfort/ of spoken Spanish, to gaze upon the family portrait" (Lines 18-19): This detail highlights the universal theme of cultural identity and the desire for connection to one's roots and heritage.2. "The hunger of the fragile old man lost in the folds/ of his winter coat, who brings her lists of items" (Lines 33-34): This detail portrays the universal theme of human struggle and the challenges faced by individuals, emphasizing the impact of economic disparities and the quest for basic necessities.