Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz 'The Bronx - Circa 1983'

The speaker reflects on their past, the place that shaped them, and their ongoing journey of growth. They express a deep connection to their roots, emphasizing protection and resilience. The narrative culminates in a metaphor of rising like a phoenix, symbolizing overcoming challenges and embracing the future.

What year does the narrator frequently think about?

• 1975

• 1990

• 1983

• 2000

How does the narrator describe their relationship with the place that shaped them?

• As a distant memory

• As a place of conflict

• As a nurturing and protective bond

• As a forgotten past

What does the narrator save the place from?

• Being destroyed

• Losing its identity

• Returning to ashes

• Being forgotten

What metaphor does the narrator use to describe the rise from adversity?

• A rising sun

• A blooming flower

• A soaring eagle

• A Phoenix

Towards what does the Phoenix rush?

• The morning sun

• The midnight sky

• The ocean waves

• The mountain peak