The drastic changes in tone throughout the passage, show how the family has grown apart, and how they do not value each other’s company anymore. Rodriguez calls out to families that have grown part and need to unite. He expresses how unfortunate it is that his family grew apart, and how it is something that people should work to avoid because being in the presence of loved ones is a privilege. Rodriguez expands on his anecdote, and conveys the importance of maintaining and cherishing family bonds.
