In this novel, the coyote acts as a symbol for many things. ... He also shows the meanings of the literal coyote to the real animal itself. In each of these cases, we see how the coyote plays an important role in The Tortilla Curtain. ... He is described as a tall pale man with between yellow and red eyes. ... Jose has intruded on their space and took what he wanted. ...

• Word Count: 1244
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Coraghessan Boyle, the author repeatedly draws parallels between the actual coyote and the figurative coyote. ... In this novel the coyote acts as a symbol for many things. ... He also shows the meanings of the literal coyote to the real animal itself. In each of these cases, we see how the coyote plays an important role in The Tortilla Curtain. ... He is described as a tall pale man with between yellow and red eyes. ...

• Word Count: 1096
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School