A Mango-Shaped Space: An Analysis

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"We have a lot to be thankful for, the memories through the years, the many times together, full of laughter, full of tears," (Michelle A. Moran). This quote proves that the theme is spend time with the family that is caring because there is a lot of memories to remember in the past years. In the book A Mango-Shaped Space, Mia has synesthesia, which makes her see all of these color and shapes that is what causes Mia to struggle in some of her classes. On the other hand, in the book Sisters, Raina is the oldest and wanted to have a sister in her family. The theme of both A Mango-Shaped Space and Sisters is that a family is important so spend time with them now cause soon there might not be another chance.
The theme in the book A Mango-Shaped
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One example is that Raina and Amara are left behind in the car while Will and mom find help. Once the car was fixed, on the trip home, Amara finally realizes that her sister has always been there for her when she is sad or alone, (Telgemeier 170-192). This proves that the theme in the book Sisters is that a family is always there whenever there is a problem so spend time with them now and not later because once a sibling grows up, they will realize that their own family, not a friend, that is there for them when they are sad. If it was a friend, they are not there always when you need help, it is the family that lives with you that can help. Another example is when Raina always tries to spend time with her sister, Amara, but her sister keeps ignoring her, (Telgemeier 16-24). This proves that the theme in the book Sisters is that a family is always there when there is something bothering their family so spend time the first priority because, in the book Sisters, Raina always spends time with her sister whenever she sees that Amara is alone. This also proves that the theme in the book Sisters it that a family is always there when you need their help. In conclusion, the theme is that a family is important so spend time with them if there is the time to because it is everyone’s first

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