Question

Reread lines 97–108. What metaphor does Soto use to explain how he feels as he begins the second half of his workday? What is the impact of his metaphor on the tone or feeling of the text?

Answer 1

Answer:

"boredom was a terror almost as awful as the work itself"

- he has the choice to be bored at home or bored at work making money

-the impact: soto is feeling depressed because he no longer sees the hope in working

-he was hoping for money for new clothes

-the work was so hard and overcoming that he lost his drive for his desire

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