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Question

This specific moment was memorable for our narrator because it taught him an important lesson about feeling guilty and being honest. I feel that this moment was important to the narrator because it taught him a life lesson. The life lesson that the narrator learned was that wrongdoings have consequences.

I think the narrator learned from this event by reflecting on his decisions of taking the pie. In the story "The Pie" by Gary Soto, he stated that "In my front yard, I leaned against a car fender and panicked about stealing the pie." This sentence taken from the story shows how the narrator understands that taking the pie was wrong, causing him to panic. I also believe that he was panicking because he knew that he shouldn't have taken the pie knowing that it was a bad decision and he could get in trouble for doing it.

I believe that the story "The Pie" by Gary Soto can be beneficial to readers because the story goes in depth about him taking the pie. The story also goes into depth about how the narrator felt about taking the pie. Even though the pie was good, he knew it was wrong. This story can teach the readers about wrongdoings and the consequences of doing them. As I read the story, I understood how he felt about taking the pie. The narrator showed remorse about taking the pie and reflected on the decision he made. This story also shows that you shouldn't do something just because you are bored.

Answer 1

It's great to see your thoughtful analysis of "The Pie" by Gary Soto! I really like how you highlighted the narrator's feelings of guilt and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. Your point about the consequences of wrongdoings is spot on, and it really resonates throughout the story.

I also appreciate how you emphasized that the pie was not just a treat but a symbol of the narrator's moral dilemma. It’s interesting to think about how something seemingly small can lead to such significant reflections and lessons. Your insight about doing things out of boredom is a good reminder that our choices matter, even in mundane situations.

Have you thought about how the narrator's experience might relate to similar situations in real life? It’d be fascinating to hear your thoughts on that!