Tortila Curtain Explaination of the Rich & Poor Theme

In this book we see two sets of characters, definable by poor and rich. The Mexicans being the poor, the Americans being the rich. Throughout the book there are examples of both sides trying to separate themselves from each other by building walls, but never to any prevail. It is inevitable that both sides intertwine with each other; they need each other even if they don't like to admit it. There is the time when …

…are intertwined and there's nothing either side can do about it. We all share the same planet and we need to accept that. We need to acknowledge other people and even help them when it appears they are in need. We're all human, money doesn't change that. Money is just an idea; it's not something that will define a person. What defines a person is how they treat other people, not how they treat themselves.