Answer: Both Dwight Okita and Sandra Cisnero write about how cultural heritage and physical appearances do not determine what it means to be American, so both authors establish about the topic of American identity.
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In this situation, Huck is trying to be impressive. He is trying to get the point across that he is funny and "cool". This lie is not only the one of a kind for Huck, but also one where he tries to push his reputation past its limits.
