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What is the significance of the assassination of JFK in the story? What do you think Cofer was trying to say by making this event the backdrop of the story? The assassination of JFK is significant in the novel because it allows the author to draw a link between America's loss of aspirations and dreams and Elena's loss. Cofer is attempting to underline the link of Kennedy with racial equality, as well as Eugene's mother's anticipated rejection of Elena due to her color.