What was the theme of the short story, American History?

Question

-MC

Answer 1

Who is the author?

Answer 2

Judith Ortiz Cofer

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Answer 3

This site will give you the theme

http://www.enotes.com/american-history-judith-ortiz-cofer-salem/american-history

Answer 4

Look at the last couple of sentences in this story. Does they help you with the theme?

http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:AvwGO4W-MDsJ:www.mindquestacademy.org/literature/LINKFILE/American%2520History2.doc+Cofer+American+History&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&ie=UTF-8

Answer 5

I'm still not sure...
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Answer 6

Sometimes the theme depends as much on the reader and the impact the story makes on her than the author's intent. Think about this story and what it means to you. Then go with your gut feelings.

Answer 7

Look at the site I gave you, and read "type of plot".....

Answer 8

Thank you both!!
-MC