Which statement best describes the narrator's internal conflict in the story?

Question

• The narrator experiences pressure by his family to feel more Panamanian and by his peers for not being American enough.
• The narrator cannot understand why his family appears proud to become American citizens at the courthouse, yet they want to feel more Panamanian.
• The narrator experiences feeling more American than Panamanian, yet his father gets angry when accused of being an American.
• The narrator cannot remember anything about living in Panamá like his brother who enjoys talking about his memories.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the narrator's internal conflict in the story is:

• The narrator experiences pressure by his family to feel more Panamanian and by his peers for not being American enough.

This choice highlights the dual pressures the narrator faces: the expectation from his family to connect with and embrace their Panamanian heritage, while also dealing with the societal influences of his peers that suggest he should conform to American identity, thereby illustrating his struggle with his cultural identity.