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why did José steal? any inferencing? guys? please help me with this, i'm messed up, or is it plainly because he has been controlling his anger against his master, and wants to express i?

Wooseok Yoon No, Ella, you are wrong. It was because he wanted the government to give back their rights and property, it is the wrong answer.

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Do you think it was right for the police to beat up Raphael?why?

Wooseok Yoon No, it would not be valid because, with no proof and no permission from his parents, they just took them. It although would have been valid if they ju…moreNo, it would not be valid because, with no proof and no permission from his parents, they just took them. It although would have been valid if they just knew it and had proof.(less)

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How would the story be different if it were set in a different place?

Wooseok Yoon It would be different because not many people would look for the bag and just continue on with life and the police would take care of it.

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Why do you think Andy Mulligan had such an interest in writing a book about poverty in a third world country?

Cheese145 I assert a similar opinion to Alondra.

The juxtaposition between the luxury of the government life, shown through senator Zapanta, and the poor life o…moreI assert a similar opinion to Alondra.

The juxtaposition between the luxury of the government life, shown through senator Zapanta, and the poor life of Raphael, was quite brilliant and shows the difference between developed and third-world countries. This idea was interwoven through the novel, and it's what made me like it.(less)

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what social and political problems does 'trash' bring to the readers attention ?

Jessica Corruption in politics and leadership. Gap between rich and poor. How difficult it is, in many countries, to climb out of poverty and achieve wealth. …moreCorruption in politics and leadership. Gap between rich and poor. How difficult it is, in many countries, to climb out of poverty and achieve wealth. Western right to education compared with inaccessibility of education to poor in many countries.(less)

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