Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this
narrative
Which statement best explains how Cofer shapes the theme
that love does not come easily to everyone in this passage?
She explains that "[hje worked at the store near my
apartment building on weekends and in the summer"
She explains that her one goal is "to catch a glimpse
of my secret love."
She explains that she had, of course, in the great
O tradition of tragic romance, chosen to love a boy who
was totally out of my reach"
O
She explains that "[hje was not Puerto Rican, he was
Italian and rich."