When discussing Papa Doc in lines 18-23, the author says "our destinies are linked." What does his statement mean?
Reread lines 1-23. What details from the text explain why it is New York rather than Haiti that feels like home?
How do the author's feeling about Haiti differ from the feelings of the older generation, including his father's?
In your own words, describe the author's account of the World Cup soccer match between Italy and Haiti, and explain his reaction to this event.
Situational irony is a contrast between what a reader, character, or person expects and what actually happens. What is ironic about he situation the author describes in lines 129-137?