Names/Nombres

Julia Alvarez
Which detail from the text shows that Julia's feelings about her name are still complicated, but less painful?A. "My uncle of affection, Tío José, brought my madrina Tía Amelia and her comadre Tía Pilar." (Paragraph 28)B. I heard my father's voice calling out across the parking lot, 'Hoo-lee-tah! Vámanos!'" (Paragraph 30)C. "There were many gifts - that was a plus to a large family!" (Paragraph 31)D. "Someday, the family predicted, my name would be well-known throughout the United States. I laughed to myself, wondering which one I would go by." (Paragraph 32)*

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The detail that shows Julia's feelings about her name are still complicated, but less painful is:

D. "Someday, the family predicted, my name would be well-known throughout the United States. I laughed to myself, wondering which one I would go by." (Paragraph 32)

This reflects a shift in her perspective, indicating a sense of acceptance and even optimism about her name and identity, suggesting that while there are still complexities, the pain associated with it is lessened.