Broken chain

The stories, "Broken Chain", and "Fish Cheeks" both multiple common themes. Two of which are, impressing and belonging. In Broken Chains, it is shown by the character, Alfronso, who is trying to impress a girl he likes.  Similarly, in Fish Cheeks, Amy Tan, a Chinese girl, is trying to impress a boy she likes. In these stories, they both want to change their appearances, are embarrassed at one point, and they want to be like someone else. In “Broken Chain”, Alfronso mentions, him wanted to dye

"broken chain" by gary soto item analysis for all grade 7 standards: vocabulary, reading, writing, conventions item analysis for all grade 8 standards: vocabulary, reading, writing, conventions reading standard 1.0 --word analysis, fluency, and systematic vocabulary development vocabulary practice vocabulary quiz reading standard 2.0 -- focus on informational materials how to fix a broken chain rules of the road: bike safety tips reading standard 3.0 -- literary response and analysis quiz: "broken

Psychopathic & Genetics: A Broken Chain Christian Washington South University - Richmond  Psychopathic & Genetics: A Broken Chain Psychopathy has been a growing topic in psychology in the past several years. Studies and research wonder what is the cause for this behavior, how does the disorder develop, and how it is linked through genetics. Since psychopathy can be linked to genetic traits these individuals are more dangerous compared to those who are labeled sociopaths. Environmental factors also

In Henry IV, Part 1, Shakespeare establishes a theme of a broken chain of authority through Hotspur’s vivid language revealing the Percy’s regret in originally supporting the illegitimate king. Despite originally supporting him, Hotspur shows true disrespect for the King through symbolism whenever he calls him a “thorn” and a “cankered Bollingbroke.” In Medieval times subordinates of the King were supposed to show the utmost respect to their superior. Disrespecting and insulting your King was both

in both stories "Broken Chain" by Gary Soto and "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan there is a common theme that people think they need to change their appearances to belong. in "Broken Chain" the main character, Alfonso, thinks he needs to change his appearance to feel like he belongs with his friends. He wants to appear tougher so the guys he hangs out with will like him more.in the beginning of broken chain "Alfonso sat on the porch trying to push his crooked teeth to where he thought they belong"(Soto

The story “Broken Chain” by Gary Soto is about an insecure boy named Alfonso who meets a girl named Sandra who Alfonso invites for a date. The protagonist is Alfonso and the antagonist is Ernie, and the other characters are Sandra and Alfonso’s parents. This story takes place in a suburban neighborhood in California. What you need to know about the story is Alfonso is insecure about his personal apparent. As the story opens, Alfonso meets Sandra and her brother, and on the way to Sandra was invited

A staircase that is broken would not be in a wealthy person’s home, so this also shows us that she is poor. In the 1920’s, which was when this poem was written, many African Americans were moving from the South into the cities for a chance at making a living. Most of them were very poor and lived in poverty, which is why the staircases would be broken down, bare, and no carpet. The title, “Mother to Son,” tells us that this is a mother

Belonging Paper Josh 2-9-18 Have you ever struggled with how you look to others? In the two short stories “Broken Chain” and “Fish Cheeks”, a teenage boy and girl respectively struggle with this very issue. Both essays relate different stories but common themes. “Broken Chain” depicts a teenager who spends nearly all his time focusing on how he looks, only to find that he never needed to in the first place. “Fish Cheeks” describes a Chinese girl who longs to be American on the outside and is embarrassed

Indirect characterization occurs when the character's personality is revealed through speech, actions, appearance, etc. An example from the short story “Broken Chain” is “Alfonso sat on the porch trying to push his crooked teeth to where he thought they belonged.” Alfonso’s personality was shown when he done this. All he wanted to do was look handsome, so girls would like him. What he didn’t know was that not all girls are the same. Another example is from the poem “Oranges”. It is “A nickel in

"'He wanted 'cuts' likes those he had seen on a calender on an Aztec warrior standing on a pyramid with a women in his arms."'(Page 197) In the story, Broken Chain, by Gary Soto, a boy named Alfonso struggles to find the gap between his looks and his personality. Alonso wants to be more attractive, so he begins to work-out before going to sleep. As well as, he cuts his hair into a butched top, which he saw people do in a magazines. He begins to act different from his original self and trys to