The detail that 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 emphasizes the contrast between the opportunities available in America and the lack of prospects in Italy, highlighting the better life that America represented for immigrants.
Use the "I am American" passage to answer the question.
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.
Lopinto's great-great grandfather got a job in construction with other people from Naples, Italy.
In America, Lopinto's great-great grandfather moved to the upper East Side and later got married.
Lopinto's great-great grandfather came to America speaking almost no English.
In Italy, Lopinto's great-great grandfather would have worked his whole life for nothing.
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