His first name is Edgar Allen
Natural selection is the process by which favorable traits are passed down through different generations of a species in order to adapt and likely survive within the changing environment.
Answer:
Understanding that Quindlen is the descendant of
immigrants helps the reader realize that she supports the
idea that some cultures are naturally better than others.
Quindien uses the context of living in the United States
during the 9/11 attacks to help the reader realize that she
feels that unity among all Americans is impossible to
achieve.
Explanation: