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Reread lines 15-21 in "The Child". What does the locked door symbolize? What does

the key symbolize?

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The locked door symbolizes segregation against Mexican-American people and how they are not allowed to attend the school because of the color of their skin. The key represents what will finally allow for Mexican-American students to attend public school.

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