Question

Use the drop-down menus to answer each question to think about what influenced the poem. What is one likely way Bruchac's life influenced his poem? What text in the poem shows that Bruchac is aware of his European heritage? What text in the poem shows that Bruchac feels close to his American Indian heritage? Why might Bruchac's mixed heritage make him want to write this poem?

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Bruchac is part American Indian and part European

2) "two Slovak children who became my grandparents"

3) "only one part of my blood loves that memory"

4) He can see two perspectives on what the promise of America meant for different people

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Answer 2

Answer:

1) Bruchac is part American Indian and part European 2) "two Slovak children who became my grandparents" 3) "only one part of my blood loves that memory" 4) He can see two perspectives on what the promise of America meant for different people.

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