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Eddie has always been told that the “good life” is centered on work and family; if one focuses on these things, the rewards will be unlimited. From his observations, however, Eddie concludes ...
Chapters 3-4 Analysis. In these chapters Eddie becomes more multi-faceted, while his life grows more tragically ironic. Angel’s visit to Eddie’s house shows the reader just how small a world his neighborhood can be; it’s easy for Eddie’s space to be invaded by someone trying to convince him to kill.
Chapter 3 Summary. Chapter Three leads Eddie back to Mr. Stiles' house where he leaves a note for Mr. Stiles and the keys to the stolen truck. In the note Eddie explains to Mr. Stiles that someone has stolen the truck, but Eddie does not know who has stolen it.
Chapter 1 Summary. It is fitting that Eddie is surrounded by students of mortuary science as he sits at a "wobbly metal table" at Fresno's City College. The nineteen-year-old student’s life...
Buried Onions provides a distinct portrayal of an older adolescent navigating a world where the complexities of finding a job and making ends meet are never fully resolved.
This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Buried Onions.
Norma. She sees Eddie at the cafeteria at City College and tells him he looks like Jesus. She wants to talk to him more. "I don't know no Jesus". Mr. Yellow Shoes. Eddie was told the guy who killed Jesus was wearing yellow shoes. The man he sees at City College was wearing yellow shoes, but said he did not kill him. "Did you go to war?"
