Answer:
The significance iron plays in Jack Agueros’s story “'Agua Viva,' A Sculpture by Alfred Gonzalez.” Is:
A defense system he created to protect himself from the world. He creates from Iron because he wants no one to enter in his "world" (mind, heart).
Step-by-step explanation:
All right, The "Agua Viva" Sculpture by Alfred Gonzalez tells the story of a mentally disturbed hermit that collects scrap metal and creates several objects from it. He uses scrap metal because it is strong and almost impenetrable. So, he is representing how he defends himself and his thoughts from the people. However, he can't use his defensive system against a child. Because it is said that children are innocent, unlike adults. Making his start interacting with people.