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He stops trying to show off and realizes he truly only loves Lateesha; This shows sensitivity, brains, that he doesn't get violent, and that he is good at communicating.

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I chose him because I like his determination. He works hard to get what he wants, and I like the way he shows his feelings without any shame.

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Curtis is connected with Gonzalo because he helps him with the tomatoes.
He is also connected with Royce, who is homeless, and they make a deal. If Royce watches the tomatoes, Curtis would give him some money.

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The tomato is his symbol because Lateesha loves tomatoes, so he plants tomatoes to show Leteesha that he still loves her.

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"She probably thought I forgot all that.  I planted 'em right there in front of her eyes, to show her I hadn't, that I was waiting for her." (pg. 53)

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Curtis is in conflict with himself because he has to stop hanging out with other girls and just think about Leteesha. He is also in conflict with Leteesha, because he wants to show his love, but she doesn't let him do it.
At last, he is in conflict with society because the people think he is just muscles and no brain.

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He wants to show Lateesha that he didn't forgot that she loves tomatoes so he plants tomatoes. He also wants to get back together with her.

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He planted tomatoes.