How does the setting create a mood that is relevant to the story’s main idea?

Write a well-composed paragraph (topic sentence, integrated quotes and summary from the story, and your analysis explaining how the quotes illustrate the point made in your topic sentence) that answers one of the questions below.

How does the setting create a mood that is relevant to the story’s main idea?
How is the setting a window into one of the characters?
Is the setting an expression of the story’s theme? If so, how?
Are the living and working conditions in the story relevant to its characters or overall meaning? If so, how?
How does the weather create or emphasize meaning?

Use MLA format, and be sure to cite the story you reference. Do not use or consult outside sources for this assignment.

“Volar” by Judith Ortiz Cofer (page 306)
The textbook is The Norton Introduction to Literature SHORTER 13th Edition.