The candles show hope because even though there is darkness all around them, they light up and may shine over the dark places as well.
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Kids that were immigrants had outside of school English tutoring
1.Alvarez shows how her parents finally voiced the injustices of their generation.
2.Alvarez shows how she was able to finally speak for her parents’ generation.
3.Alvarez shows how most people learn to speak up for themselves over time.
4.Alvarez shows that her parents thought it was better to never speak of social injustice.