Person vs. Society: Soto's character faces racism and discrimination in the predominantly white suburb where he lives, which impacts his sense of belonging.
Person vs. Nature: The story takes place in a harsh desert landscape that poses physical challenges for the character and contributes to his sense of alienation.
Person vs. Fate: Soto's character feels trapped by the circumstances of his life and the limitations imposed by his family's poverty and his own social status, which create obstacles to achieving his goals.