What happens at the end of buried onions?

At the end Eddie decides to take the easy way out of Fresno. By that I mean Eddie enlisted in the navy to escape his life in Fresno. Take the example of Eddie taking any job he can find on the street for money.

What does the onion symbolize in Buried Onions?

In the book Buried Onions by Gary Soto, it takes place in Fresno California. Overall throughout the story the onion symbolizes the sadness in a fearful environment which is propelled by the bitter tone. …

How does Eddie’s cousin Jesus die?

Norma tells Eddie that it was Angel who killed Jesus because supposedly Jesus sold a car they stole together, and kept the money.

Who is Jose Dominguez buried onions?

It is Jose Dominguez, “a friend… [he] used to sniff glue with” who has found his way out of the barrio by joining the Marines. Jose is about to be deployed to an unknown destination.