in the passage i am american by jennifer tibbets 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?

Question

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Lopinto’s great-great grandfather got a job in construction with other people from Naples, Italy.
Lopinto’s great-great grandfather got a job in construction with other people from Naples, Italy.

In Italy, Lopinto’s great-great grandfather would have worked his whole life for nothing.
In Italy, Lopinto’s great-great grandfather would have worked his whole life for nothing.

Lopinto’s great-great grandfather came to America speaking almost no English.
Lopinto’s great-great grandfather came to America speaking almost no English.

In America, Lopinto’s great-great grandfather moved to the Upper East Side and later got married.
In America, Lopinto’s great-great grandfather moved to the Upper East Side and later got married.

Answer 1

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

In Italy, Lopinto’s great-great grandfather would have worked his whole life for nothing.

This detail highlights the difficult circumstances in Italy and emphasizes the opportunity for a better life that America provided.