How does the author develop the following theme statement? Immigrants contribute to the quality of American life. She shows that the immigrants are hard working, interesting, and attractive. She shows that the immigrants learn from the Americans around them. She shows that the immigrants take advantage of the opportunities available to improve their own lives. She shows that immigrants adopt all of the values and traditions, like respectability, that are important in the towns they settle.

She develops  it by letting the reader know what the Immigrants are like and what kind of a work skill they have.

Explanation:

You have to look in the reading for what really sticks out to whoever the reader is.

She shows that the immigrants are hard working, interesting, and attractive.

    prior to dee leaving home, the everyday objects in her household were just that- everyday objects. she took no special notice of any of them. however, once she returns home, all of these objects represent great culture significance to her. she is incredibly enthused about how great the wooden benches and old quilts are because she thinks it is in-style to be in touch with her own culture.

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the answer is irony!