Luca's talents are good enough to win Pacifica's heart.
I hope this helped!
Answer:
Esperanza admires Marin because "she is older and knows lots of things". Marin is worldly, and flaunts a sense of sexuality that the younger girls are only beginning to discover. Marin also has dreams of escaping Mango Street, and appears to the others to have options which will allow her to do that.
Not sure exactly what you are asking for, but when you refuse permission, an appropriate response would be:
"I do not wish for my child to participate in today's events as I do not feel it will benefit his learning."
A good response to give permission:
"I give permission for my child to participate in today's events."
