At the end of chapter 3 there is subtle, or maybe not at all, symbolism in the family attempting to free their car. It is their sole means of transportation to other farms and their home at times. When it becomes embedded in the mud Estrella pitches in to free the car. Estrella lays down a rock and sticks creating a path for the tires and giving them traction. Perfecto guns it and "Arnulfo crossed his fingers. The twins covered their ears. Alejo lifted his head up and looked through the splattered rear window while Petra held her breath because the the black fumes of exhaust made her nauseous" (130).
Each family member reacted in their own way, they are all so different. Yet their farm work jobs keep them stuck and make them lose hope. Every farm they visit brings them new experiences and allows each person do develop. But really they are just stuck in a series of jobs that will keep them from other opportunities.
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