He was beginning to lose hope, when on the eighth day, while Mr. Zanetti was in a loud argument with another merchant, a customer mistook Alfred for an assistant. "Didn't you hear me, boy!? One of those haddock!" the customer shouted. Alfred scrambled up from the curb. After watching Mr. Zanetti for so many days in a row, Alfred knew exactly what to do. He weighed the fish, wrote the weight and price per ounce on a paper bag, and handed it to the customer.

What theme does this excerpt best illustrate?

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In 200 words, identify the theme of audre lorde's poem "hanging fire." support your answer with at least three examples (of your choosing) from the text.

Aside from his general attitude toward women, what kept cisneros father from appreciating her writing?