Question
"The trees in that orchard are not mine, Señor, they belong to the children of the village. Every person in Río en Medio born since the railroad came to Santa Fe owns a tree in that orchard. I did not sell the trees because I could not. They are not mine."
How does Don Anselmo’s sale of his land, but not the trees on that land, help reveal a theme in the story?
Don Anselmo’s action allows him to make more money on his land than the Americans want to pay.
Don Anselmo’s action allows him to keep possession of the orchard on the property he sold.
Don Anselmo’s action allows him to continue to plant trees on the land he sold to the Americans.
Don Anselmo’s action allows him to ensure that his entire community prospers from the sale of his land.
How does Don Anselmo’s sale of his land, but not the trees on that land, help reveal a theme in the story?
Don Anselmo’s action allows him to make more money on his land than the Americans want to pay.
Don Anselmo’s action allows him to keep possession of the orchard on the property he sold.
Don Anselmo’s action allows him to continue to plant trees on the land he sold to the Americans.
Don Anselmo’s action allows him to ensure that his entire community prospers from the sale of his land.
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Don Anselmo’s action allows him to ensure that his entire community prospers from the sale of his land.
This theme highlights the importance of community and shared heritage in the story. By selling his land but retaining the trees in the orchard, which belong to the children of the village, Don Anselmo demonstrates his deep commitment to his community. His actions reflect the idea that individual prosperity should not come at the expense of communal well-being, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the village and its members. This aligns with the broader themes of land ownership and communal responsibility, showcasing how Don Anselmo values his legacy and the future of the children in Río en Medio.
This theme highlights the importance of community and shared heritage in the story. By selling his land but retaining the trees in the orchard, which belong to the children of the village, Don Anselmo demonstrates his deep commitment to his community. His actions reflect the idea that individual prosperity should not come at the expense of communal well-being, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the village and its members. This aligns with the broader themes of land ownership and communal responsibility, showcasing how Don Anselmo values his legacy and the future of the children in Río en Medio.