I found the first section of this reading to be a really interesting interpretation of a more modern America. The main character has decided to go to Mexico to escape his reality in America. His family farm is being sold off because his grandfather, who owned it, has died. The boys mother is an actress trying to make a name for herself in the city and has abandoned her son for her own dreams. The reason for the ranch being sold is because it has become an economic burden on the family. In the time period that this book takes place it is important to acknowledge that this was a time of industrialization in America. People were no longer growing food on their family farms, big companies were taking over and putting the little guys out of business. I feel that this family shows how this affected the average ranch family out in the west at this time in our history.
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