Clap When You Land

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The Support Of Family The human species is one of an adaptive species. Through constant trials, we as a people have adapted to the environment around us and triumphed over them. This adaptation is apparent in Elizabeth Acevedo’s novel, Clap When You Land. Yahaira, along with Camino and Mami, were resentful of each other at the start of the story. However, with the progression of the story, they learn to adapt and change their feelings for one another. Through their story we can learn that it is better to grow, leave home, and return, with each experience of Yahaira, Mami, and Camino proving this. It is better to grow, leave home, and return, which can be shown through the experiences of Yahaira. Yahaira loved Papi, and the discovery of his other daughter made her grow to hate the other family, as stated when Yahaira professes “I want to hate a dead woman, and her daughter who most likely hates me for making my father leave her in the first place.”(Acevedo 243). …show more content…

She grows to love her half-sister Camino and feels guilty for all the hate she held for Camino’s family, as Yahaira proclaims, “And then guilt washes over me. I am the one he left her for.” (Acevedo 325). In conclusion, Yahaira's journey from hating Camino to eventually loving and feeling guilty towards her, illustrates the importance of personal growth and leaving one's comfort zone. Through her experiences, it becomes evident that returning home after self-discovery can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of one's roots. Camino's experiences demonstrate the benefits of growing, leaving home, and eventually returning, as she learns and evolves through her journey. Like Yahaira, Camino also hated Yahaira after learning about her, as stated when Camino affirms “I think I hate this new

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