Esperanza Rising

On page 18, Esperanza says that a"deep river" runs between her and Miguel. What does she mean? How does Miguel respond when she tells him this?

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Esperanza is referring to class differences. Her family is wealthy.... Miguel's family are laborers. Miguel's response is to distance himself from Esperanza. He no longer spends time talking to her or joking with her.

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