...y no se lo tragó la tierra: “...y no se lo tragó la tierra” – Tomás Rivera

This study guide covers Tomás Rivera's ...y no se lo tragó la tierra, focusing on its historical context (migrant workers, Bracero Program), the author's background, and the story's plot. Key themes include family relationships, spirituality/religion, and the struggles of migrant life. Important literary devices like personification, simile, and hyperbole are also analyzed. Character analysis includes la mamá, el papá, los hermanos, and the narrator (el hijo mayor). The emotional arc of the story, from anger and despair to renewed hope, is highlighted.