José's father works for the telephone company, and throughout the story, Gary Soto refers to telephone poles. What is the significance of the telephone pole as the author uses it in the story?

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Theodore Leon

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6 August, 04:52

José's father works for the telephone company, and throughout the story, Gary Soto refers to telephone poles. What is the significance of the telephone pole as the author uses it in the story?

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Glenn Beasley · Answer 1

The telephone pole represents how high Jose will go in life. It represents his father's life and later on it represents Jose's view of his future. The telephone pole ties the story together showing the possibilities for Jose and Arnie.