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One of the aspects of the story that makes it confusing is the
shifting points of view and the shifting in time (past to present)
without much explanation. Why do you think Viramontes crafts
the story this way? Is her structure and presentation of time
meant to evoke special ideas about something? For instance,
could she be deliberately trying to cause confusion in the reader
to have the reader experience some immigrants' confusion in the
story? If so, how is the reader's confusion similar to the
immigrants' confusion?
Viramontes uses irony in her story. Irony occurs when the
opposite of what’s expected happens. Can you quote or
paraphrase a part of the story that exemplifies the use of irony?
Explain its significance in the story.
Explain suggested or explicit racism or discrimination in the
story. What does the story suggest about these issues?

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One of the aspects of the story that makes it confusing is the shi

  • 1. One of the aspects of the story that makes it confusing is the shifting points of view and the shifting in time (past to present) without much explanation. Why do you think Viramontes crafts the story this way? Is her structure and presentation of time meant to evoke special ideas about something? For instance, could she be deliberately trying to cause confusion in the reader to have the reader experience some immigrants' confusion in the story? If so, how is the reader's confusion similar to the immigrants' confusion? Viramontes uses irony in her story. Irony occurs when the opposite of what’s expected happens. Can you quote or paraphrase a part of the story that exemplifies the use of irony? Explain its significance in the story. Explain suggested or explicit racism or discrimination in the story. What does the story suggest about these issues?