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In Judith Ortiz Cofer's "Gravity," how does Elenita conflict with her mother?

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Elenita dresses in a way that her mother disapproves of 
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Answer: Elenita dresses in a way that her mother disapproves.

Explanation: Elenita's mother does not care that Elenita is interested in the boy next door, and she is more concerned with protecting her daughter and urging her to protect her "morality" and "virtue". The conflict is caused by Elenita dressing in a way that goes against her mother's values.

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