In the memoir "Barrio Boy", by Ernesto Galarza, based on this line, " It was easy for me to feel that becoming a proud American, as she said we should, did not mean feeling ashamed of being a Mexican.", the reader can infer the author's purpose is

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Spencer Conrad

15 January, 00:53

In the memoir "Barrio Boy", by Ernesto Galarza, based on this line, " It was easy for me to feel that becoming a proud American, as she said we should, did not mean feeling ashamed of being a Mexican.", the reader can infer the author's purpose is

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Brodie Campbell · Answer 1

To maintain pride in his Mexican heritage and recognize himself as both an American and also Mexican. The author has two cultures he can identify himself with.