In Lucille Clifton’s “wishes for son,” the narrator lists what wishes her sons ?

African-American Literature 05/02/2021

A. That they learn from her mistakes.
B. That they have richer lives than hers.
C. That they have all they ever wished for themselves.
D. That they experience all the pain and embarrassment of being a woman.

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