Okita's poem and Cisneros's story share a common theme. Your background and looks do not determine American identity. The authors express how their narrators have native roots of descent, but identify more strongly with American culture.
In Response to Executive Order 9066, highlights the point of view of a Japanese-American girl. Even though she is of Japanese descent, She doesn't conform to the norms of her culture's tradition and identifies her tastes as American. "I have always felt funny using chopsticks and my favorite food is hot dogs." But all the government sees is her descent and is sent off to be interned.
Similarly, Cisneros's Mericans, demonstrates the narrator's conflicting opinion of America between her grandmother.
In Response to Executive Order 9066, highlights the point of view of a Japanese-American girl. Even though she is of Japanese descent, She doesn't conform to the norms of her culture's tradition and identifies her tastes as American. "I have always felt funny using chopsticks and my favorite food is hot dogs." But all the government sees is her descent and is sent off to be interned.
Similarly, Cisneros's Mericans, demonstrates the narrator's conflicting opinion of America between her grandmother.