After all that dust and dark, the light from the plaza makes me squinch my eyes like if I just came out of the movies. My brother Keeks is drawing squiggly lines on the concrete with a wedge of glass and the heel of his shoe. My brother Junior squatting against the entrance, talking to a lady and man. They’re not from here. Ladies don’t come to church dressed in pants. And everybody knows men aren’t supposed to wear shorts."¿Quieres chicle?" the lady asks in a Spanish too big for her mouth. The irony in this excerpt contributes most to which of the following themes?

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[...] The irony in this excerpt contributes most to which of the following themes?

A. It is always preferable to forget the past and focus on the future.

B. It is possible for people to be connected to more than one culture.

C. It is very easy to learn two different languages if one works hard.

D. It is always easier to criticize people before getting to know them.

The irony in this excerpt contributes most to:

B. It is possible for people to be connected to more than one culture.

Explanation:

The short story "Mericans", by Sandra Cisneros, is narrated by Micaela. She and her brothers are of Mexican descent, but live in America. They can speak English, and instead of using their original names, they use similar, more American-sounding names or nicknames. Yet, they are still connected to their original culture. As they wait outside a church for their grandmother, Micaela notices the way a couple is dressed. She judges them according to the values taught to her by her Mexican family. Even though she and her brothers can already see themselves as "Mericans", they are in fact connected to more than just culture. When the lady speaks Spanish, the situation becomes even more ironic. The lady is judging them on their appearance, not knowing they can speak English, not seeing they are multicultural children.

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.