Pat Quan commentary: It’s the Great Pumpkin Pie (2024)

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What does the pie symbolize in the pie by Gary Soto? ›

The pie tin, now serving as a physical symbol of his sin, constantly reminds the author that he did something morally wrong and permanent; the fact that Soto mentions seeing the empty pie tin more than once emphasizes just how much guilt the young boy is now feeling.

Pie pumpkins, also called sugar pumpkins, usually weigh 1 to 6 pounds. Their flesh is denser and sweeter that the bigger ones, which are called carving or jack-o'-lantern pumpkins. The biggies have a moister, softer interior with a bigger seed cavity, and the flesh tends to be stringier.

Meaning. The phrase itself refers to a pie that is divided into various sizes. In a free economy, certain players have larger 'slices' of pie than others since there is a clear and concise inequality of wealth.

Quick answer: The main argument of "The Pie" is that stealing is a sin, and even if the thief gets away with his crime unpunished, he will not be able to escape his sin. Soto uses imagery and a first-person linear narrative structure to emphasize guilt, gluttony, and religion.