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What does dark skin represent to many members of Rodriguez's family and community, including his own parents?

A) It represents an oppressive life of hard labor and poverty
B) It represents a failure of individuals to live morally
C) It represents a lack of intelligence of sophistication

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Answer: A) It represents an oppressive life of hard labor and poverty.

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Answer:

A) It represents an oppressive life of hard labor and poverty

Step-by-step explanation:

In "Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez," a dark complexion is associated with long hours of menial labor for Rodriguez's family. In fact, his cultural heritage is Mexican-American, so the only welcome visitors at his home were relatives, and as a young boy he felt that Spanish was the private language of his family.

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