How does this theme develop over the course of "One Thousand Miles"? Understanding another's perspective can help change one's Own. Alejandro is frustrated with his family, but when he O considers what the family means to his mother, he comes to appreciate them more. Alejandro wants to get away from his family, but o when Abuela Lola explains what family means to his mother, he comes to appreciate them more. Alejandro is frustrated with his family, but when his O mother seems upset by his attitude, he realizes he should appreciate them. Alejandro wants to get away from his loud family, o but when his cousins treat him with unexpected kindness, he starts to appreciate them.