When it comes to sticking together as a family, no one does it like Francisco's family in The Circuit—and they're no small brood either. By the end of the book, we've got Mamá, Papá, Roberto, Francisco, Trampita, Torito, Rubén, and Rorra.
No matter how large they grow in number, though, his family stays together through thick and thin. So when they have a tough time finding work and dad's back is injured, Roberto and Francisco step up to the plate, and when Torito is sick, the whole family comes together to make a pretty awesome miracle happen. Life may not always be hunky dory, but in the end this family learns what it means to show one another some serious support.
Questions About Family
- What makes families strong in The Circuit? How do families become weak?
- How does Francisco get along with his siblings and parents? How are parent-child relationships different from sibling ones? And how are they similar?
- How does family impact Francisco's identity?
- Are there any downsides to having a big family in this book? What about the upsides?
Chew on This
Family is a downer. In The Circuit, Francisco is held back by his family and that's a bad thing.
Family is the best. When it comes to making Francisco's life the cream of the crop, nothing works quite like his family.