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.
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The statement that best describes the narrator’s internal conflict in "The Book of Unknown Americans" is:
The narrator experiences feeling more American than Panamanian, yet his father gets angry when accused of being an American.
This captures the struggle of identity that the narrator faces, reflecting his sense of belonging and the tensions between his heritage and his current life in America.
