Based on the phrase “Spanish is in my flesh,” what role does the speaker play in this poem? The speaker shows how language is a
physical part of a person’s cultural heritage. The speaker demonstrates a deep longing for a distant home and culture. The speaker embodies the role of women in Latina culture. The speaker demonstrates how poetry is a living work that changes based on heritage.
The speaker shows how language is a physical part of a person’s cultural heritage.
Explanation:
From the poem, <em>Child of America</em>, the poet, Aurora Levins Morales talks about her cultural heritage and how proud she is of being from the Americas.
Based on the phrase, "<em>Spanish is in my flesh</em>", the poet shows that language is a physical and very important part of how a person identifies culturally.
She emphasizes the need for and importance of cultural integration.
