Why does the author include details about the purchases the Lin family makes at the rummage sale in "The All-American Slurp"?

to explain how the Lins become friends with their neighbors

to highlight Mrs. Lin's talent for decorating their home

to illustrate the Lins' efforts to afford and live an American lifestyle

to emphasize the narrator's desire for expensive items

the answer is C

The author include details about the purchases the Lin family makes at the rummage sale in "The All-American Slurp" because to illustrate the Lins' efforts to afford and live an American lifestyle.

Option: C

Explanation:

In the description of Lin family author described their struggles and financial crisis. It is a short story where a little girl did not afford of purchasing jeans as it is the regular wear of Americans. They do not have much money. Whatever they had spent in the rent of the house.

But after so much strugglying they settled down quitely and father of little girl got paid. Her brother in law engaged in base ball sports and all of them accustomed with the situation slowly and became able to afford all the necessities of American lifestyle.