... their chores so that they can spend more time playing together with dolls. Gabriel talks to Ultima about his longing to move to California, a wish he thinks will never come true because his older sons are fighting in World War II and he cannot move his family alone. I feel Antonio's fear of the llano represents his dependence on his family. However ... . In contrast to the adult world of the novel, forgiveness is easy to come by among the children. Antonio frequently wrestles with difficult issues in his family life, and his friendships with his classmates function as a way for him to es...

• Word Count: 3136
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate