How does Maria’s changing attitude emphasize the theme of the short story? From: GROWING UP by by Gary Soto

One of the most important themes of the story is that there is no need to grow up so quickly. Maria feels the need to grow up quickly, as she feels that she is too old to enjoy the things that she enjoyed before. ... However, her changing attitude emphasizes the theme of the story

Explanation:

she is later raised by him and his wife, madame valmonde, who sees her as gift from god, as the couple cannot have their own children. later, desiree falls in love with a wealthy man, armand aubigny, and they get married.

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