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What was the most memorable event during the author's two-year stint on the corner?

The picture of Don Raúl pretending to be big and scaring off the cabrón.

What did people come by to ask about after Don Raúl left for Mexico?

They came to ask about the photo of Don Raúl and if he had really sent it home to scare off his compadrito.

Who is the Sancho?

The Sancho is a hypothetical character who is said to have moved in on a day laborer's family, slept with his wife, and benefitted from the money he sends home.

What is the meaning of the term 'cabrón'?

<p>Cabrón roughly translates to 'bastard'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term used to refer to the Sancho?

<p>The Sancho is also sometimes called 'el compadre'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the picture in the text?

<p>it turned out to be one of the most memorable events of my two-year stint on the corner</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'cabro ́n'?

<p>roughly bastard</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Sancho?

<p>The man who has hypothetically moved in on a day labourer’s family, sleeps with his wife while he is away in the USA and, in general, reaps the benefits of the money he sends home</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term used to refer to the Sancho?

<p>el compadre</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'elusive' mean in the context of the text?

<p>difficult to find or catch; evasive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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