Question

Read this excerpt from "Gravity" by Judith Ortiz Cofer:

Papi's reasons for not going back to Puerto Rico with us varied from year to year: Not the right time, not enough money, he was needed here by Mr. Reyes. It was only years later that I learned through my mother's stories that Jorge was ashamed of the fact that he could not provide for us the kinds of luxuries my mother had had growing up in a middle-class family in Puerto Rico.

What is the best example of cultural conflict in this excerpt?

A.Jorge versus his family's economic status

B.Elenita versus Larry Reyes

C.Elenita versus "Early Puerto Rican" décor

D.Jorge versus life in Puerto Rico

Answer 1

D. Jorge versus life in Puerto Rico

Explanation: Ap3x

Answer 2

D.Jorge versus life in Puerto Rico

Jorge struggles with the Puerto Rican culture his wife had known in Puerto Rico with what he can provide for his family in America. Because the cultural expectations and lifestyles are very different Jorge does not want to go back to Puerto Rico and see the sacrifices his wife and family have had to make because they no longer live in Puerto Rico.