Read the excerpt below from the poem "Exile" by Julia Alvarez and answer the question that follows. What does this scene tell us about the speaker's feelings about America? Why do the speaker and the speaker's father not feel lucky despite their attempts to marvel at America? Use evidence from the poem to support your response.
I think because they had to leave their home and even though they might be somewhere better it just doesn't feel right to them like its just not where belong or should be.