Enrique's Journey Axes Paragraph Analysis

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Enrique had two decisions, to go back to honduras or stay in the U.S. with his mother. one example for enrique to stay with his mother because he loves his mother but he also has a family in honduras. I think that Enrique should stay because he helps here pay bills. He also did the trip to the U.S. and almost died. He promised to go back to honduras so he could be there for his child and family. He wants to be there for his child and girlfriend. He also has a family in honduras and it is home. Enrique should stay in the U.S. because he has a good paying job and a home. I think that enrique should stay in the United States. He has a job to pay for clothes and food for his family. I think

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