Topic > The Importance of Silence in 'Uncle Rock' by Dagoberto Gilb

There is a moment in the story where Erick receives a ticket from a baseball player and, before giving it to his mother, he gets rid of the ticket. Instead of sharing what's happening with the couple, Erick remains silent. It simply denies a man to have a relationship with his mother and allows another man to continue to be with them. This gesture expresses a form of acceptance towards Uncle Rock and allows him to pursue a relationship with Erick's