“You made me feel like a zero, like nothing.” Of what I said after getting her feelings hurt by her granddaughter. Both Friendship Field and Abuela Invents the Zero show that experiences in life can change a person's values. and have had more challenges, so they have learned a lot in their years. Literature provides stories and examples that show ways to grow and be a better person by listening to the elders and accepting challenges.
Both stories Friendship Field and Abuela Invents the Zero show that words and actions hurt. “If I were you, I would not bring him out in public,” said Irras' schoolmate. The quote from Friendship Field shows that words hurt, Oscar's feelings hurt because the boy did not make Oscar feel important. The boy's words state that he feels Oscar is different even though they are the same, they are both humans. “Your grandmother says to tell you that all the hurtful things to do to a person is make them feel like they…show more content… Quote from Friendship field, “How does it feel to be friends with a mex” Irras schoolmate said Irra replied, “He is the best friend anyone can ask for”. Irra’s challenges that she faced helped her realize that standing up for the Oscars was a good thing and that it would help her be a better person in the future and grow as a person. ”It's not easy to admit you've been a jerk,” Connie said from Abuela Invents the Zero. The quote shows that Connie is being challenged because she is having a hard time apologizing to Abuela. When people overcome challenges, it helps them realize that it is worth it. Connie's challenges helped her become a better person because she realized the significance of apologizing. So in the future, she can be prepared by looking back at the situation and changing her values. In both examples, the stories show that challenges help them grow as a person so it can help them in their future and teach others about their
