How are the consequences of the choices of Esperanza’s mother in "A Smart Cookie” and Arturo’s abuelo in "An Hour with Abuelo” similar?
The way a character or person views the world is called
Which line from “A Smart Cookie” best summarizes Esperanza’s mother’s character?
Read this passage from "An Hour with Abuelo” by Judith Ortiz Cofer.My mother tells me that Don Arturo had once been a teacher back in Puerto Rico, but had lost his job after the war. Then he became a farmer. She’s always saying in a sad voice, "Ay, bendito. What a waste of a fine mind.” Then she usually shrugs her shoulders and says, "Así es la vida.” That’s the way life is. It sometimes makes me mad that the adults I know just accept whatever crap is thrown at them because "that’s the way things are.” Not for me. I go after what I want.
Which sentence from “An Hour with Abuelo” best supports the conclusion that Arturo’s perspective on life contrasts with his abuelo’s?
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