America. His short story is significant because Hispanic stereotypes, sacrifices, and conformation are brought to light.
In “Day of the Dead”, Lupe is a victim of a hit and run. The driver, Michael Ochoa, recalls what his mother would say to disregard the casualty. In order to justify the death of Lupe, his mother would say Lupe was “just a poor Mexican woman.” Although the phrase is seemingly just the words of an ignorant, this stereotype…
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