Answer two of the following questions quoting or paraphrasing the story and answer to one of your classmates' points. Write at least 250 words in each answer.

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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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