On Leaving and On Staying Behind
Where are the daughter and mother from?
Central America
What are the three major ideas of the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
Why did the protagonist have to leave his country?
overrun by communist invasion
What is the theme or themes of this poem?
survival, determination, and hope
Who were the writers referring to when they said "all men are created equal"?
white men
According to the author, what does the refugee embody in America?
fear, failure, and flight
Which adjective best describes the mother who is supporting her child as she prepares to leave her home country for a better life?
realistic
What does the Declaration say is the purpose of a government? How has it affected our form of government.
To secure and protect the unalienable rights of man. we have a democracy, where we have the freedom to vote and choose who we want to represent us
Does the author believe he has control over his fate or freedom being a refugee?
No, he does not believe he has control over his fate or freedom while being a refugee in America
"Our fate as refugees is controlled by the strategies of the men who command the bombers."
"My cousins go with me this morning, their dark hair glossy, so young their shoulders. Their mothers tell me to watch over them."
What does this tell us about the daughter?
she is responsible, trustworthy, and older than her cousins
How has the Declaration of Independence affected the world?
served as a symbol for other countries to fight for freedom and equality
What are the exigent circumstances for the daughter's leaving in the poem "On Leaving"?
lack of opportunity, lack of wealth, lack of beauty
Who do you think the authors intended their audience to be?
The public, but mainly the British King and Parliament
Why do you think there is prejudice towards immigrants? (even if they help improve society)
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