Forget: Dominican Republic's 'Parsley Massacre" by
Mark Memmott
Passage A
This week, people from around the world are
expected to gather in the Dominican Republic for a
"Border of Lights" commemoration that aims to "honor
a tragedy long forgotten, and unknown to many
people."
Passage B:
Trujillo, as the Border of Lights website explains, fed
and nurtured anti-Haitian sentiment and created an
atmosphere that still excludes ethnic Haitians from
becoming part of "the Dominican melting pot."
The method his soldiers used in 1937 to try to identify
those who would be killed was cruelly unique. When
How do these excerpts work together to develop a
central idea?
A. Memmott uses a specific example to describe
Trujillo's cruelty.
B. Memmott argues that all memories should be
commemorated.
C. Memmott explains that the Border of Lights
commemoration is an adequate way of honoring
victims.
D. Memmott explains that the tragedy is not well
known today and then shows why it is worth
remembering.
1 answer
D. Memmott explains that the tragedy is not well known today and then shows why it is worth remembering.
The first passage highlights the event's obscurity and the desire to honor the victims, while the second passage provides historical context about Trujillo's actions and their impact on Haitian immigrants, underscoring the significance of remembering this tragic event. Together, they emphasize the importance of commemoration and remembrance.
1 answer
1 answer
1 answer
1 answer