English

Kristen Avery

15 September, 11:30

Which statement best explains how Cofer shapes the theme that love does not come easily to everyone in this passage?

She explains that "[h]e was not Puerto Rican; he was Italian and rich."

She explains that she had, "of course, in the great tradition of tragic romance, chosen to love a boy who was totally out of my reach."

She explains that her one goal is "to catch a glimpse of my secret love."

She explains that "[h]e worked at the store near my apartment building on weekends and in the summer."