First is c
second is b
third is d
Quindlen says that even in the face of diversity, all American citizens are united as one big and powerful country. Although this union is something positive in the country, Quindlen shows that diversity also generates conflicts within the country, in addition to generating inequality within citizens, which in addition to being negative, hurts the concepts of freedom and equality which formed this country. Despite these statements showing contrast and contradiction, they strengthen Quindlen's argument, because even with these problems, in times of need conflicts are forgotten by people and the union is established in defense of diversity, throughout the country.
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Sentence #1
Implicit in Brian's letter was his unhappiness at having to be away from home for so long.
Sentence #2
The doctor was optimistic, but the implicit meaning of her diagnosis was that Peggy was seriously ill and might not have much longer to live.
Sentence #3
Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was implicit when you handed me your car keys.
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Jen claims that our culture doesn't fully define us - there are many other factors that make us who we are today, including our upbringing, history, psyche, surroundings, etc.
She is talking about Asian-Americans and how differently they raise their children now than they used to in the past. Although there are still 'stereotypical' Asian parents who want their children to become doctors and scientists, there are also those who support their children's dreams of becoming athletes and following another path than the one their parents set for them. She talks about Jeremy Lin on one hand, and her brother Bob on another - Lin's parents supported his athletic career wholeheartedly whereas her parents wanted Bob to become a doctor, despite his obvious athletic skills in lacrosse.
Even though both families come from the same or similar cultures, one son was allowed to become who he truly wanted to be whereas the other one had very stereotypical Asian expectations from his parents.