The narrator, since he was young, has never really been stuck with the traditional family standard of living: his father decides to start a new family with someone other than both his mother and was given the freedom to choose to live with his aunt as his parental guardian. The narrator defines the relationship he has with his aunt as allowing him to sincerely say that he was "proud to be her nephew and her son" (52), which shows the narrator's perception that although he is not her direct son, he is a huge impact and part of his life. He can call himself his only child. As the story progresses, the narrator realizes the conflict in which he will soon find himself trapped. Her life is shaped in a mixed culture in which she would like to: still have strong ties to her Native American heritage and become accustomed to white expectations of attending college while maintaining a strong relationship with her aunt. Thanks to his aunt who has "so much love and knowledge to share, which she passed on [to the narrator] naturally" (53), the narrator is able to witness Native American tradition and beliefs firsthand. Compared to Gary Soto's work, both narrators were able to see their own culture in a new light with a positive perspective. By the end of the stories, both narrators were able to associate with their culture without feeling the need to change it or reflect on something that is irreplaceably taught to them through the power of family. Through this process, they realized that they didn't have to alter their family's structure and lifestyle to find clarity on who they are. However, the difference between the two stories is that each narrator learns these lessons through different means. The narrator of “Looking for Work” learns through