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The question below refers to the selection “The Grandfather.”


Compare the phases of growth of the avocado tree with the changing life of the Soto family from the narrator’s point of view. How does the symbol of the tree change as time passes? What does the tree represent for Gary Soto and his family? Include details from the essay to support your interpretation.
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The author represented the tree as the grandfather. Each new avocado that grew represented a new member of three family. "It grew, as my family did." The grandfather worked hard and took care of his family. Like families; even if a branch falls off, a new one will growing back.