Which of the following descriptions most clearly details the difference between Hema, the narrator in "Once in a Lifetime," and the speaker in "Freeway 280"?

A. Hema is Chicana, and the speaker of "Freeway 280" is Bengali American.

B. Hema is an adult, and the speaker of "Freeway 280" is a child.

C. Hema's identity is influenced by her parents, whereas the speaker of "Freeway 280" is searching for her identity.

D. Hema was born in the United States, while the speaker of "Freeway 280" is an immigrant.

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Boston Harmon

25 June, 09:46

Which of the following descriptions most clearly details the difference between Hema, the narrator in "Once in a Lifetime," and the speaker in "Freeway 280"?

A. Hema is Chicana, and the speaker of "Freeway 280" is Bengali American.

B. Hema is an adult, and the speaker of "Freeway 280" is a child.

C. Hema's identity is influenced by her parents, whereas the speaker of "Freeway 280" is searching for her identity.

D. Hema was born in the United States, while the speaker of "Freeway 280" is an immigrant.

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Kasey Roy · Answer 1

I believe the answer is: C. Hema's identity is influenced by her parents, whereas the speaker of "Freeway 280" is searching for her identity

In the story, Hema's parents are really strict in controlling Hema's behaviour because they want to make Hema become a 'proper lady'.

The narrator of Freeway 280 on the other hand tend to had an 'outlaw' characteristic who is on the quest to seek her identity.

Samara Cross · Answer 2

The correct answer is letter C. The description that most clearly show the difference between Hema, the narrator in "Once in a Lifetime" and the speaker in Freeway 280 is that " Hema's identity is influenced by her parents, whereas the speaker of "Freeway 280" is searching for her identity."