Catch The Moon Judith Ortiz Cofer Summary

The theme of “Catch the Moon” by Judith Ortiz Cofer is after losing a loved one, people can overcome the bitterness that develops by working and helping others. First in the story, the narrator says that Luis would “build a display wall for his father. People would be able to come into the yard and point to whatever they wanted.” This supports the theme because although Luis started by being sneaky, troublesome, selfish, and fearless, he changes into a kind, thoughtful, motivated, caring, and helpful person. Luis learned by working and helping others, he was able to improve his attitude by concentrating on something positive instead of dwelling on the bitterness over his mother’s death. Second, in the story it says that Luis “waited to give