Final answer:
Miguel realizes that his dad is not the person he thought he was, and their relationship is not what he had hoped it would be.
Step-by-step explanation:
Miguel realizes that his dad is not the person he thought he was. In the poem by Li Young Li, Miguel realizes that his father is unable to recall any stories from his books, which suggests a lack of emotional connection and shared experiences. This realization leads Miguel to believe that his father will eventually give up on their relationship.
This theme of disappointment and loss of connection is also seen in other texts. In the play 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen, Nora reveals that her father was on his deathbed and died soon after she sent for him. Similarly, in the diary entry by Francisco Jiménez, Santiago quits school to be with his family after his friend's death, leaving the narrator disappointed.
Overall, Miguel's realization about his dad at the end is that their relationship is not what he had hoped it would be, leading him to question his father's emotional availability and his own future with him.