How does this statement relate to the main ideas/themes found in "Tonight I can write" and "And of clay are we created" make sure to use examples from the text.

Question

"I hope that people will finally come to realize that there is only one 'race' - the human race
and that we are all members of it."

Answer 1

This statement reflects the main ideas/themes of both "Tonight I can write" by Pablo Neruda and "And of clay are we created" by Isabel Allende.

In "Tonight I Can Write," the speaker's longing for lost love brings forth the theme of human emotions and experiences being universal. The speaker's heartbreak and loss of love are relatable to all human beings, regardless of their race or cultural background. The poem demonstrates that the emotions we feel, such as love, longing, and grief, are shared by all members of the human race.

Similarly, in "And of clay are we created," the story revolves around the devastating effects of a natural disaster on a community and the rescue efforts that take place. The idea that human beings are vulnerable to natural forces, regardless of their ethnicities or backgrounds, showcases the universal nature of human experiences. One particular scene in the story highlights this universal connection when the protagonist, Rolf, tries to comfort Azucena, a girl trapped in the mudslide. He recites poetry to her from different languages, emphasizing the idea that shared humanity transcends cultural or linguistic differences.

The statement that there is only one 'race' - the human race, resonates with the main ideas/themes of these texts by highlighting the universal nature of human experiences, emotions, and vulnerabilities. It conveys the notion that underneath the external differences, all humans share commonalities that bind them together as members of the same race.