Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

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Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: Part Five, Chapter Seventeen Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Before they leave Tucson, Mom puts two big boxes of letters in the trunk of the car. She says that they’re the letters she wrote to Aunt Ophelia, and that she’s going to give them to Ari. Ari wonders if his smile is as big as Mom’s, but thinks it’s not as beautiful as hers.
Passing on the letters means that Mom will give Ari another way to understand who she has been for the last several years. With this, Ari will be able to interact with her even more like equals.
Themes
Silence and Trauma vs. Communication Theme Icon
Intellectualism and Emotion vs. Physical Strength Theme Icon