Many writers draw upon their own memories or first time experiences as a theme when creating poems, dramas, short stories and even essays. Themes that a reader can relate to or that spark a memory of a similar experience are often enjoyed and are stimulating to the reader. ... Soto's use of informal dictation in this poem enhances the overall theme of the youthful excitement of the event and what it meant to the boy. ... He trades one of his oranges, one of his symbols of joy, to buy his girlfriend a piece of chocolate, giving of his own joy in order to give this girl joy. ... The auth...

• Word Count: 1251
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School