Question

what does the poem "The Latin Deli" say about how cultures are defined and redefined? How does the poet use tone to express different possible responses to this question?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Culture is often in the process of redefining. Something trivial, like a candy, becomes very important when its original background, or someone’s home, is lost. Meanwhile, deli customers are not only clinging to their old identities, but negotiating and forming new ones through a common Latin American heritage. The author’s tone throughout the poem reveals how the process of redefining this culture takes many forms.