Question

How does the author develop the viewpoint of young Arturo at the beginning of "An Hour with Abuelo"?

a. By describing how Arturo usually visits Abuelo at Christmas along with the other grandchildren, shows readers that spending time with family is important to Arturo.
b By explaining that Arturo wants his mother to pick him up in an hour, shows readers that Arturo is self-centered and uncaring.
c By describing Arturo's thoughts about visiting Abuelo, it shows readers that Arturo is curious about Abuelo's early life.

Answer 1

c By describing Arturo wants his mother to pick him up in an hour, shows readers that Arturo is self-centered and uncaring.

Answer 2

Answer: C. By explaining that Arturo wants his mother to pick him up in an hour, shows readers that Arturo is self-centered and uncaring.

Step-by-step explanation:

"An Hour with Abuelo" is a short story by Judith Ortiz Cofer narrated in a first-person perspective by the main character, Arturo. At the beginning of the story, it is clear that young Arturo is quite self-centered and uncaring. When his mother asks him to spend just one hour with his grandfather who lives at a nursing home, Arturo can only think of himself. Even when he listens to the fact that his grandfather won't live much longer, all Arturo can think of is that his own summer won't last much longer as well. He sees the time spent with his grandfather as a waste.