David has been asked to respond to "Empire State Building by J. Patrick Lewis.

It's lonely up here without my big twin brothers,

the World Trade Center Towers.

Wait here on my doorstep, Central Park,

while I look over Harlem.

I am an American boy, face to face with the world.

Which statement would be best for David to include in his response?

Lewis supports the idea of being “lonely” by showing that the World Trade Center Towers are no longer nearby.
In my opinion, the World Trade Center Towers are much more important than the Empire State Building.
Central Park was my favorite place when I visited New York City with my class last semester.
Lewis is an American boy who believes that all Americans should stand face to face against the world.

1 answer

The best statement for David to include in his response is:

"Lewis supports the idea of being 'lonely' by showing that the World Trade Center Towers are no longer nearby."

This statement directly addresses the themes of the poem and reflects on the feelings of loss and solitude expressed by the speaker in relation to the absence of the Twin Towers.