In which passage from "Names/Nombres" does Julia Alvarez explore the influence of popular culture?.
Answer
A
I was Hoo-lee-tah only to Mami and Papi and uncles and aunts who came over to eat sancocho on Sunday afternoons – old world folk whom I would just as soon go back to where they came from and leave me to pursue whatever mischief I wanted to in America.
B
My little sister, Ana, had the easiest time of all. She was plain Anne – that is, only her name was plain, for she turned out to be the pale, blond “American beauty” in the family.
C
Our first few years in the States, though, ethnicity was not yet “in”. . . My initial desire to be known by my correct Dominican name faded. I just wanted to be Judy and merge with the Sallys and Janes in my class.
D
There were many gifts – that was a plus to a large family! I got several wallets and a suitcase with my initials and a graduation charm from my godmother and money from my uncles. The biggest gift was a portable typewriter from my parents for writing my stories and poems.