That inference is not directly supported by the excerpt. The passage focuses on Ernesto's excitement and enjoyment of being in the bathtub, discovering how to slide down and create a splash. It does not mention sore muscles or a need for soaking; instead, it portrays his playful experience in the water. So, while it might be a possible interpretation, it is not clearly indicated in the text. Would you like to explore more about the context or themes in "Barrio Boy"?
Read the excerpt from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza.
We stayed only one day at the hotel, long enough for me to become acquainted with the bathtub, located in another closet next to the toilet. A rope of water twisted and whirled from a brass faucet, filling the tub. I sat in the cold water up to my neck and discovered that I could slide down the back of the tub and hit the bottom with a great splash. When my water party was interrupted, both the bathroom and I got a scrubbing.
After reading this excerpt, readers can infer that
Ernesto has sore muscles and needs to soak in cold water
.
1 answer