Which of the following descriptions most clearly details the difference between hema, the narrator in “once in a lifetime,” and the speaker in "freeway 280"?

a.

hema is chicana, and the speaker of "freeway 280" is bengali american.

b.

hema is an adult, and the speaker of "freeway 280" is a child.

c.

hema's identity is influenced by her parents, whereas the speaker of "freeway 280" is searching for her identity.

d.

hema was born in the united states, while the speaker of "freeway 280" is an immigrant

C. Hema's identity is influenced by her parents, whereas the speaker of "Freeway 280" is searching for her identity.

Explanation:

In "Once in a Lifetime" we encounter Hema, a girl of Bengali ancestry. Although her background and culture plays a big role in the story, Hema's identity is mostly a consequence of the influence her parents have over her. On the other hand, Freeway 280 describes a person who is reflecting on the way her environment has changed. However, although the new setting is inhospitable, life still exists in it. The transformation of the setting influences the development of the speaker's identity.