Character Analysis: Abuela Invents The Zero

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The overall theme of the text “Abuela Invents the Zero”, is to treat others the way you want to be treated, and to treat your family with respect. Connie, the granddaughter, is very rude to her Abuela and quick to judge her looks and actions. In the text it says, “ It is January, two feet of snow on the ground, and she’s wearing a shawl over a thick black dress. That’s just the start.” This shows how she is unfamiliar with the snow in New Jersey, but Connie is still quick to judge her for what she is wearing and she just got off the plane. Also, this shows us how she is embarrassed to be seen with her Abuela because of what she is wearing. Connie should just be respectful and happy to see her Abuela, since it is her first time in the U.S.

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