Which of the following lines from "The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica" best develops a longing for the past?
A. "glorious return" to Havana-where no one / has been allowed to die and nothing to change until then
B. hanging in stalks like votive offerings / she is the Patroness of Exiles/ a woman of no-age who was never pretty
C. She spends her days / slicing jamón y queso and wrapping it in wax paper/ tied with string
D. Puerto Ricans complain / that it would be cheaper to fly to San Juan / than to buy a pound of Bustelo coffee here
Answer (2)
The line "a glorious return to Havana-where no one / has been allowed to die and nothing to change until then" best expresses longing for the past in the poem. It conveys nostalgic feelings for an idealized home that remains unchanged in memory. This line emphasizes the deep emotional connection to cultural heritage and home. ;
The line "glorious return to Havana-where no one / has been allowed to die and nothing to change until then" best expresses longing for the past in the poem. It captures a nostalgic yearning for an unchanging home, reflecting the deep emotional connection to cultural heritage. Other options focus more on present experiences rather than a direct longing for the past.
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