Golden Glass By Alma Luz Villanueva

In the story “Golden Glass” by Alma Luz Villanueva, the protagonist Ted changes a lot during the summer, his relationship with his mom changes, Ted changes. During the summer Ted decides to build a fort and live in it, his mom trusts him and approves the idea (line 17). Vida, his mother, tells him not to damage the trees or he would have to destruct his fort. Ted’s mother shows him some things that she finds beautiful, the moon especially, he agrees; having the same interest as his mother, they bond (Lines 61-69). Vida knows she is bonding with Ted but doesn’t want to disturb him as he might wander off. Living in the fort, Ted learns to appreciate the beauty in things, he enjoys his stained glass for the colors it projects onto his walls (Line