Gary Soto’s short story “Broken Chain” is about a young boy’s attempts to impress a girl he likes. The theme of
appearance and reality
is the main issue it this story and it is rightly seen through the character of Alfonso.
What is the story broken chain about?
In the story “The Broken Chain” is about
a boy (Alfonso) who was having problems preparing for his first date
. After he met Sandra Alfonso realized that Sandra liked him for who he was and how he looked.
What is the theme of broken chain by Gary Soto?
Gary Soto’s short story “Broken Chain” is about a young boy’s attempts to impress a girl he likes. The theme of
appearance and reality
is the main issue it this story and it is rightly seen through the character of Alfonso.
Who is the main character of broken chain?
The characters in “Broken Chain” are
Alfonso, Ernie, and Sandra
. These are the three main characters. The main character’s conflict is when his bike chain breaks and how his brother won’t let him use his bike, and because he is upset with his looks.
What is the main conflict in broken chain?
The main conflict in “Broken Chain” is
when Alfonso breaks his bike, and has to tell Sandra, a girl he met, and who he agreed with to go bike riding, that his bike broke
.
What message does Amy Tan’s description quizlet?
What message does Amy Tan’s description send? A.
She feels that her mother is preparing the most unusual food she has ever prepared for one meal.
Read the sentence from “Fish Cheeks.”
Which message does Gary Soto want readers to take away quizlet?
Which message does Gary Soto want readers to take away?
People place their own needs above those of others
.
Why is Alfonso attracted to Sandra?
Why is Alfonso attracted to Sandra?
She is cute and he thinks it’s easy to talk to her
.
What does the characterization in this passage tell readers about Alfonso?
What does the characterization in this passage tell readers about Alfonso?
He is very knowledgeable about current events. He tries too hard to impress other people. He is nervous and uncomfortable around girls
.
Why does Alfonso go to the backyard?
Alfonso got off the porch in a
hurry because he knew his father would
be in a 3 Page 4 bad mood. He went to the backyard, where he unlocked his bike, sat on it with the kickstand down, and pressed on his teeth.
What is the climax in the story broken chain?
What is the climax of “Broken Chain”?
Alfonso plans to borrow Ernie’s bike, but Ernie says no.
… It breaks when he takes the chain off of his bike.
How do Alfonso and Sandra meet broken chain?
How did Alfonso meet Sandra?
He stopped by to save her brother who was hanging upside down on a barbed wire fence
. He had some classes with her in middle school and sat next to her. She met him one day while the boys were pitching nickels.
Why does Soto most likely describe Alfonso’s attention to his bike and his teeth at the same time?
Explanation: Soto most likely described Alfonso’s attention to his bike and his teeth at the same time to show
that he cared too much about outward appearances
.
Why did Alfonso fight Ernie?
In the story, the conflict between the brothers was
due to the idea of Ernie believing Alfonso’s “girl” Sandra as the very same girl that stood him up
. He wanted to get even with her which left his younger brother enraged and thus began the argument.
Which adjective is the most precise for describing a character in broken chain?
Which adjective is the most precise for describing a character in “Broken Chain”?
tough
.
Why does Ernie let Alfonso use his bike?
In the end Ernie gave Alfonso his bike
because Sandra wasn’t the girl that ditched him so the brothers’ conflict was resolved
. How is the brothers’ conflict resolved? In the end, Alfonso gets his date and goes out with Sandra. So he feels better about himself.
