Which line from Brighton Beach Memoirs best helps the audience understand Eugene's perspective that he is treated unfairly?
A. One pitch, Mom? I think I can get him to pop up. I have my stuff today.
B. I got hit with a baseball right in the back of the skull, I saw two of everything for a week and I still had to carry a block of ice home every afternoon.
C. How am I ever going to play for the Yankees with a name like Eugene Morris Jerome? You have to be a Joe… or a Tony… or Frankie… If only I was born Italian.
D. My mother makes spaghetti with ketchup, what chance do I have?
Its C
To determine which line from Brighton Beach Memoirs best helps the audience understand Eugene's perspective that he is treated unfairly, we need to analyze each option and consider Eugene's situation.
Option A: "One pitch, Mom? I think I can get him to pop up. I have my stuff today."
While this line shows Eugene's confidence in his ability to be a good pitcher, it does not necessarily convey his perspective of being treated unfairly.
Option B: "I got hit with a baseball right in the back of the skull, I saw two of everything for a week and I still had to carry a block of ice home every afternoon."
This line highlights the physical challenges that Eugene faces, but it does not directly address his feeling of being treated unfairly.
Option C: "How am I ever going to play for the Yankees with a name like Eugene Morris Jerome? You have to be a Joe… or a Tony… or Frankie… If only I was born Italian."
This line reveals Eugene's frustration with his own name, implying that he believes having a different name, particularly one associated with being Italian, would give him a better chance. This perception of not having an equal opportunity can be seen as Eugene feeling treated unfairly.
Option D: "My mother makes spaghetti with ketchup, what chance do I have?"
This line indicates Eugene's dissatisfaction with his mother's cooking, but it does not specifically address his perspective of being treated unfairly.
Based on the analysis, option C, "How am I ever going to play for the Yankees with a name like Eugene Morris Jerome? You have to be a Joe… or a Tony… or Frankie… If only I was born Italian," best helps the audience understand Eugene's perspective that he is treated unfairly. This line reflects his belief that his name hinders his opportunities and suggests a sense of unfairness.