Analyzing Themes in I Am Joaquín Answers

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Which theme is most clearly addressed in this section of the poem?

It is important to seek positions of leadership in America.

The only way to succeed in America is to reject one’s heritage.

American society has caused divisions in families and communities.

American society brings together people who would otherwise be strangers.

Read the excerpt. How does the author support his idea that the Mexican American community has multiple conflicting identities?

The list of Spanish words presents different parts of Joaquín’s identity.

The repetition of exclamations shows that Joaquín’s identity makes him angry.

The word “absorbed” suggests Joaquín has merged his identity with those from other cultures.

The emphasis of the word “ENDURE” reveals that Joaquín is struggling to maintain his identity.

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