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The Importance Of Family In Enrique's Journey

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La familia es importante which means family is important in spanish. In Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario, family is a very important matter. Enrique’s journey starts in Honduras a spanish speaking country in Central America. Like many families in Central America Enrique’s family lived in poverty. Since Enrique's mother Lourdes wants the best for her family she goes to America in hopes to give her children a better life. Throughout Enrique’s Journey you can see the importance of family because first off you see Lourdes making hard choices for her family, then the effects of her departure on Enrique and they’re not all good, further more you see how people can use the love for their family members for good.

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