The mix of Spanish and English foreshadows the author’s inner struggle with her identity.
Esmeralda Santiago writes about finding her true identity as she had to move around a lot and live both in Puerto Rico and the USA.
The quote is referring to life and death. Life leaves us at the mercy of fate; while death or the taking of your own life is a way to stop the uncertainty.
Answer:
1. Both poems suggest that difficulties should be faced with strength, because they will eventually pass.
2. Both poems use the elements of nature to explain the meaning of the poem.
3. Both poems convey that the end of something should not cause grief, as there are good things ahead.
Explanation:
Answer: B. Dearer Dearest
