Rudolfo A. Anaya expresses that one of the greatest threats to old values is not paying attention to<em> los abuelitos</em> (the grandparents) because it is from them that we learn important life lessons and values. They have lived a long time, have experienced many things, and younger generations can benefit from their wisdom.
The second one, the last one ( I think )
Answer:
The sconce refers to the wall lights, this is light fixtures that appear on the wall, and provide lighting. They can be located inside and outside of the buildings, although their function is mainly decorative. The light goes upwards and the sconce also can hold a candle or a torch. It is mostly made of silver or brass.
When someone comes into this country, especially from a non-English speaking region. Settling somewhere foreign and new is inexplicably difficult.
But when immigrants settle in America. There is is a reason why we are the big brother of the World. We welcome immigrants and the needy into our country. We provide safety and sanctum from those who wish to harm them!
So by us "stepping into their shoes"/looking through their eyes ( meaning being empathetic and understanding the struggles they are enduring), we can become more brotherly, hence being the America of open arms.
I hope that helps!
Sorry about the long paragraph!
"Tacit"means that it's understood and implied but not explicitly stated. This means that the movie implies a racial hierarchy (white more import than collored). This is criticised as it has the potential of reinforcing racial stereotypes and racial discrimination.
