Elida's Mother Leaving Home Analysis

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Not to mention, Grande’s family was separated because of the United States but her cousin Elida went through the same thing. Her cousin was separated from her mother and was forced to stay behind until her mother send for her. Grande states “She promised Elida that one day soon she would send for her, and although she did eventually keep her promise, Elida had to stay behind for now and watch a taxicab take her mother away”(Grande, 46). By Elida’s mother leaving it shows the physical separation the U.S. causes on families. It separates the child from his parents, as we all know that a parental figure is very important in a child's development. Elida was ripped away from having her true mother by her side and having a real family. This is one

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