Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer:

The speaker shows how language is a physical part of a person’s cultural heritage.

Explanation:

From the poem, Child of America, the poet, Aurora Levins Morales talks about her cultural heritage and how proud she is of being from the Americas.

Based on the phrase, "Spanish is in my flesh", 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.