"THE JACKET"

May 9, 2012 

Dear Gary Soto,
    Hi, my name is Joseph Lewis, and I read the story the "Jacket". I believe the story was a good explain of a "coming of age" story. It also shows why you should appreciate the little things. I also feel that he was overacting about the jacket. Other then that there nothing else I know or feel about the story.
     I've had a similar experience to the character in the story. There was a time during winter when I had to wear a giant winter coat. But, I was happy when I was warm and everyone else was cold. Even though I was embarrassed I put it on no matter what someone said. In the end, I learned to appreciate the coat, and don't worry about what people say.
    All in All, I believe the deeper meaning was to be greatful of the little things . I got that from the part "I slipped it on and went out to the backyard, smiling a "thank you" to my mom". That shows that ever though he wanted the jacket, he appreciated the fact he got one. That also shows that he grew not just on the outside but on the inside too. He found out he has it better then what he thinks.

   Sincerely, 
   
    Joseph Lewis