Part A: The correct answer is A) The author’s experience of feeling conflicted between their Bengali heritage and American culture, ultimately finding a way to blend both identities.
This option reflects the struggle of identity that many individuals from multicultural backgrounds face, suggesting a reconciliation of their dual identities rather than a complete acceptance of one over the other.
Part B: The best piece of text evidence supporting the answer to Part A is A) “I always felt I was struggling with myself to define me,” and “I began to understand that both cultures were a part of my identity.”
This evidence captures the essence of the author’s internal conflict and eventual realization of the importance of both cultural influences in shaping their identity.