My Perspectives By Gary Soto
Izabella Perez-Bombino P2 6-1-2024.
My Perspectives Summary Essay
Unit 1 * Oranges
"Oranges" by Gary Soto is a story about a young boy who goes on a date with a girl he likes. On a cold December evening, the boy brings two oranges to share with her. Throughout the date, he experiences a mix of nervousness and excitement as he navigates the complexities of a first date/crush. The story explores themes of innocence, first love, and the power of small gestures in building connections between people. Ultimately, it portrays a tender moment of youthful discovery and the sweetness of unexpected kindness. Kindness is demonstrated through the actions of the lady at the drugstore, who realized that he didn’t have enough money and was instead trying to pay for the girl’s chocolate in another way by using one of the oranges. …show more content…
Camel refused to contribute, simply repeating "Humph!" to any request of the customer. Frustrated, the other animals complained to the Djinn in charge of All Deserts. To remedy the situation, the Djinn cast a spell on the Camel, causing a large hump to grow on his back. This hump allowed the Camel to store food and energy, enabling him to work for longer periods without eating, thus addressing his laziness. Hence, the Camel's hump became a symbol of his idleness and a practical solution to his refusal to
My Perspectives Summary Essay
Unit 1 * Oranges
"Oranges" by Gary Soto is a story about a young boy who goes on a date with a girl he likes. On a cold December evening, the boy brings two oranges to share with her. Throughout the date, he experiences a mix of nervousness and excitement as he navigates the complexities of a first date/crush. The story explores themes of innocence, first love, and the power of small gestures in building connections between people. Ultimately, it portrays a tender moment of youthful discovery and the sweetness of unexpected kindness. Kindness is demonstrated through the actions of the lady at the drugstore, who realized that he didn’t have enough money and was instead trying to pay for the girl’s chocolate in another way by using one of the oranges. …show more content…
Camel refused to contribute, simply repeating "Humph!" to any request of the customer. Frustrated, the other animals complained to the Djinn in charge of All Deserts. To remedy the situation, the Djinn cast a spell on the Camel, causing a large hump to grow on his back. This hump allowed the Camel to store food and energy, enabling him to work for longer periods without eating, thus addressing his laziness. Hence, the Camel's hump became a symbol of his idleness and a practical solution to his refusal to