What is the purpose of tradition and ritual in people's lives and in the life of a community? Why are traditions maintained?
For what reasons might they be changed, or abandoned?
What is the difference between ritual and tradition?

How do sotomayor’s descriptions of her family most likely affect readers? they show readers how latina families decorate their homes. they give readers images of the importance of family. they describe the struggle sotomayor endured in becoming a judge. they give readers feelings of hopelessness and desperation.