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ra1l [238]
2 years ago
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Symbolically, what's significant about young Gary's sticky face, dirty fingers, and desire to find some water toward the end of

the story?
English
1 answer:
nasty-shy [4]2 years ago
7 0

This question is incomplete, here´s the complete question.  

Read "The Pie", by Gary Soto.

Symbolically, what's significant about young Gary's sticky face, dirty fingers, and desire to find some water toward the end of the story?

Answer:

Gary's sticky face and dirty fingers symbolize the guilt he feels for the sin he committed (dirty hands represent guilt for wrongdoing).

His desire for water represents his guilt as he wants to wash his sin away.

Explanation:

Soto's stealing the pie signifies his loss of innocence.

The theme of the story is that, if we have a conscience, stealing will make us feel guilty.

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