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• The Boundaries Between Childhood and Adulthood

  In the following essay, the author explores the way the main character in "Bad Influence" negotiates the boundaries between childhood and adulthood and between New Jersey and Puerto Rico.

• The Theme of Culture Shock in "Bad Influence"

  In the following essay, Brent discusses the theme of culture shock in Ortiz Cofer's story "Bad Influence."

• The Teenage Protagonist of "Bad Influence"

  In this essay, the author discusses how Judith Ortiz Cofer uses the grandfather's spirituality to envelop the teenage protagonist of "Bad Influence" in the heritage and traditions of Puerto Rico.

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1. Bad Influence: Introduction
2. Bad Influence: Summary
3. Bad Influence: Judith Ortiz Cofer Biography
4. Bad Influence: Characters
5. Bad Influence: Themes
6. Bad Influence: Style
7. Bad Influence: Historical Context
8. Bad Influence: Critical Overview
9. Bad Influence: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Boundaries Between Childhood and Adulthood
   2. The Theme of Culture Shock in "Bad Influence"
   3. The Teenage Protagonist of "Bad Influence"
10. Bad Influence: Topics for Further Study
11. Bad Influence: What Do I Read Next?
12. Bad Influence: Bibliography and Further Reading
13. Bad Influence: Pictures
14. Copyright

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