I Am American by Jennifer Tibbetts

Which detail in the monologue from Vincent lopinto connects to the theme that for many immigrants, America offered a better life than the country they came from?
A. in Italy, lopinto's great-great grandfather would have worked his whole life for nothing
B. Lopinto's great-great grandfather came to America speaking almost no English
C. in America, lopinto's great-great grandfather moved to the upper east side and later got married
D. lopinto's great-great grandfather got a job in constructions with other people from Naples, italy

1 answer

The detail in the monologue from Vincent Lopinto that connects to the theme that for many immigrants, America offered a better life than the country they came from is:

A. in Italy, Lopinto's great-great grandfather would have worked his whole life for nothing.

This detail highlights the contrast between the opportunities available in America compared to Italy, emphasizing that the great-great grandfather was able to pursue a better life and economic prospects in the United States.