Problem
Identify a specific theme in Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez and discuss three ways in which the theme is expressed by virtue of the characters, plot (events), literary devices, conflicts, settings, dialogue, patterns, OR anything else you can think of.
List of themes are as follows:
a) Varied perspectives of The American Dream
b) Longing
c) Isolation vs. Community
d) Futility, Chance, and Loss
e) Regret and Guilt
f) Repressed Emotions
g) Generational legacy
h) Restlessness & Ambition
i) Family/Cultural Identity vs Self-Identity
j) Poverty & Entrapment.