Read the following excerpt from sandra cisneros’s story "mericans." there are those walking to church on their knees. some with fat rags tied around their legs and others with pillows, one to kneel on, and one to flop ahead. there are women with black shawls crossing and uncrossing themselves. there are armies of penitents carrying banners and flowered arches while musicians play tinny trumpets and tinny drums. what cultural element is revealed in this excerpt? art clothing religion language

The cultural element that is revealed in this excerpt from Sandra Cisneros's story Mericans is religion.

The third option is the correct one.

This excerpt describes different ways in which people worship their gods; some walk to church "on their knees", some tie fat rags around their legs, others put pillows on their knees to kneel on, etc. All of these are ways of demonstrating faith to their religions.

gatsby's clothes have a symbolic meaning, as the use of colour and fabric in his clothing demonstrates his hope, dreams, and wealth. gatsby's clothing symbolizes his wealth through his torn shirt, his silver and gold suit, and his english shirts.

his occupation are

businessman yachtsman soldier entrepreneur bootlegger