In the excerpt from Gary Soto’s short story "Like Mexicans.” The complex narrative structure used in the excerpt is an example of establishing a work of fiction that is based on nonfiction. For the reason that the author assumes responsibility for the truth or accuracy of the events, people, or information presented thus being noted as Nonfiction.
Since Crusoe's story also doubles as his spiritual autobiography, he frequently reflects on his life as a sinner. After his conversion, he often engages in various religious observations.