In Chapter 5 of "Buried Onions" by Gary Soto, the protagonist, Eddie, grapples with his feelings of despair and disillusionment as he navigates life in a challenging neighborhood. He reflects on the violence and loss surrounding him, particularly the impact of gang life and the death of friends. This chapter highlights Eddie's internal struggle and his desire for a better future, while also showcasing the harsh realities that hinder his aspirations. The narrative deepens the themes of identity, hope, and the search for belonging in a tough environment.
Eddie is 19 years old in the book buried onions
Fiction
Yes.
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"The sun was climbing over the trees of City College and soon the black asphalt would shimmer with vapors" (2)."Tears leapt from our eyelashes and stained our faces" (2)."The swamp coolers squeaked like squirrels" (2).
MR.Stiles
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5 pounds of diced onions would take 5 pounds of whole onions chopped up.
John 19
1 simile can be: with sweat weeping off my brow, i jabbed the shovel into the ground where a fancy flower bed would go and let it stand like a spear. smile is comparing two unlike things by using (like or as) one example from buried onions is the swamp coolers squeaked like squirrels. the author comparing swamp coolers by squirrels and the both are two unlike things .
yes they do they grow like corn then they get 5 to 10 onions around the top.