I think the professor assigned this read as the first story to open our own imagination. This story allowed me to actually feel that I was part of their village. I felt their sadness when they mentioned that his life was probably hard because of his stature and size. The villagers started thinking of ways to change their village in order for someone like Esteban to be okay in. Creating doorways big enough. We see how they evolved and there was this influence created by Esteban. Even in my personal life there have been events that have influenced changes in my life. I didn’t think about college too much, but I have 3 daughters who look up to me and I want them to be proud of me and hopefully motivate them to become a responsible person. It’s good that literature can be so relatable and maybe even put into perspective of what is going on our personal lives.
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4 thoughts on “Angelica Romero Discussion Week 2”
Hi Angelica I agree the story does a good job at making you feel like you’re there and gets you invested in what the villagers are going through and I think that it’s great that you’re able to relate the story to your life!
Hello, Angelica! that’s a great point and one that I missed. I don’t always search for the positive in gestures (I love crime/thriller books) I search for hidden meanings and agendas. The compassion and empathy from the towns people flew right over my head at first. Your perspective seems soft and understanding. Your life experience influencing your outlook on the story was inspiring to read. I might even look at the story differently if I re-read it. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Angelica! I really related to your interpretation of the story as well. I liked how you pointed out that “the story allowed you to feel that you were a part of the village”. I had a similar experience and thought that the author’s style made it easy for me to dive into the world he was introducing. it’s one of the great points of the story and a touching one where the citizens started seeing beyond their familiar ways because of Esteban and how different he was. And it was a great addition to mention how you relate to this story through your personal life experience. well said!
Hey Angelica, I really like your response. I too felt the emotions portrayed in this short story and really liked that the story required me to use my imagination. Comparing fiction to real life is a beautiful thing that can be done through story telling. I think it’s great you are going to school to make your girls feel proud of you! I remember when I was finishing up high school my mother decided to do her GED around the same time and it was so inspiring to watch my mom power through even though she had so much on her plate. Kudos to you for taking on school with three daughters and everything else life throws at us.