The Symbol Of Hope In Bodega Dreams

In the book Bodega Dreams Bodega says "Where the city sees burned buildings I see opportunity" (pg.37). Bodega in this sentence is trying to persuade or convey Chino to help with his business. As this quote shortly exemplifies Willie Bodega’s so called “American” dream and vision to establish the hope in his people and in their community. This also can be seen in the book when Bodega Say’s “I take care of the community and the community takes care of me” as this quote helps me show that his hope thrives from the people who support him. He uses the burned buildings figuratively as the symbol of hope that is to come to the community and that he himself will help the community start over. Even though his ways of acquiring money can be seen as