1.Why is Champ's mother Arlene getting dressed up? Why is the fact that Arlene is getting so dressed up significant to Champ? The close bond between Champ and Arlene is very prominent in this story. What points does the author raise about the mother-daughter relationships of the Chicano/a people and how the minority mindset of this culture is perpetuated through this dynamic?
2.Why did Champ and her mother go to the store? What does Champ's mother hope to accomplish by getting dressed up? The author makes a point that Champ's mother feels the need to put on an "Americanized" visage by dressing up and dyeing her hair to impress her date. What does this say about the sociocultural dynamic of the Chicano/a culture?
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