The underdogs By Mariano Azuela
Part A
Think about what the appearance, words, and actions of Demetrio's crew reveal about them. Answer each question in the
table for both plot and theme. Good readers reread the text to find accurate information.
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How is this literary element influenced by the crew's speech
and interactions in the text?
What details from the text show how the crew's speech and interactions
influence the literary element?
Plot
Theme

every person should make it a priority to serve at least two hours per week.

it's an extremely important civic responsibility that is invaluable to citizens most in need is the correct one

reading poetry is challenging when you don't have or very little of social context and culture schema.

solution: read the introduction, the norm, or even explaination if you still dont get it.

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.