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Hey Marcos 'Right About The Mother In The Short Story' Borders
Hey Marcos! I enjoyed reading your discussion and I believe that you are right about the mother in the story. She never gave up on her true identity, and tried to protect her true nationality at all cost. Similarly, Native Americans in North Dakota stood up for their land, and never gave up on it. It is very good to hear real stories that are connected to the short story Borders because it is delightful to see people stand up for their land or true identity and try to protect it.
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