Prompt: In 'I, Too", the speaker expresses pride in his identity and his rightful place in America. Reflect on your own life: What aspect of your cultural identity are you most proud of, and why?

 Prompt: I am proud of having Italian heritage. My dad's family is almost all Italian. They are loud, loving and really passionate. Italian's have different excitement about them. I am also proud of all of my grand parents and great grandparents that served our country. Both of my grandfathers served in Vietnam and my grandfather served in WWII with the US Army but he was an Italian citizen.

Summary: I was absent for an orthodontist appointment.

Reflection: You do not realize how you culture or you family affects your personality.

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