Question

from
The Book of Unknown Americans
Novel
by Cristina Henriquez
Which statement best describes the narrator's internal conflict in the story?
• The narrator experiences pressure by his family to feel more Panamanian and by his peers for not being American enough.
• The narrator cannot understand why his family appears proud to become American citizens at the courthouse, yet they want to feel more Panamanian.
• The narrator experiences feeling more American than Panamanian, yet his father gets angry when accused of being an American.
• The narrator cannot remember anything about living in Panamá like his brother who enjoys talking about his memories.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the narrator's internal conflict in "The Book of Unknown Americans" is:

• The narrator experiences pressure by his family to feel more Panamanian and by his peers for not being American enough.

This reflects the struggle of navigating cultural identity and the conflicting expectations from both his family and society.