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?
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Responses
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.
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 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.
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.
1 answer
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 suggests that his life and opportunities in America were significantly better than what he would have experienced in Italy.
