Chess
Yahaira’s relationship to chess represents her relationship to Papi. More specifically, Yahaira’s changing relationship to chess and her father shows how she comes of age. Papi teaches Yahaira to play chess when she’s…
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The Beach
The beach where Camino swims symbolizes her changing relationship to the Dominican Republic and her family’s roots in the country. Swimming at the beach is Camino’s happy place; it’s where she feels free, safe, and…
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