FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
DANTE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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How does Dante’s mom feel about wearing shoes? and what is her dangerous stereotype?
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She hates shoes, they give you ringworm
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She loves shoes, if you don’t wear them you are poor and dirty
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She hates shoes, they bring germs into the house
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She loves shoes, if you don’t wear them you are rude and untrustworthy
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Shoes. These represent confinement and restriction for Dante.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ari asks him, “It bothers you that you’re Mexican, doesn’t it?” (39-40). Dante admits that it does, adding that he is disliked by Mexican people.
Detailed explanation-3: -The two main characters-Aristotle (“Ari”) and Dante-are both Mexican-Americans, but have different relationships with that identity and what it means to them. Aristotle is proud of his heritage, even though he makes jokes about joining gangs to annoy his mother.
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