In the short story, “Ashes for the Wind,” the main characters, Juan and Carmen, are faced with having their home, along with their community destroyed. The son of Simon Arevalo is confronted with the choice to burn down his community or to do his job, commissioned by the mayor. By staying in the burning house Juan and Carmen do their duty of protecting their child by giving them a quick death. Arevalo does his duty by allowing the burning of the houses by the police. Doing their duties, however, result in many wrongs done, the destruction of a community, and the deaths of an entire family. Juan and Carmen, as parents, had the duty of protecting and raising their child, when they were faced with their lives at stake, they took up this duty and gave their child …show more content…
the quickest possible death, burning along with the house.
Allowing their child to die doesn’t seem like good parenting at all, however with no where for the family to go it was their duty to minimize the child’s suffering. “They’ll have to kill us,” represents the moment Carmen and Juan decided that it was their duty and right to stay in the house. This act of defiance defined the story and was extremely powerful in the context of the story. Their duty was to protect their child and in the adversary they had to redefine their duty, and make a tough choice. However, this wasn’t a bad decision. They had no better options. Living on the streets of Colombia with a very young child and no money would only prolong their suffering and wouldn’t fulfill their duty of caring for their child. In a fire the child would die without much suffering. Juan and Carmen did their duty, they protected their child from further suffering, however what they did wasn’t right. Their actions were the best possible decision but it was a choice between two evils. Some may argue that it wasn’t wrong what they did because it
fulfilled their duty and was the best decision for them at that time. The death of their child is overshadowed by the negatives of leaving the house and becoming homeless and destitute. Starvation, dehydration, malnutrition are just scratching the surface of the suffering that would be endured. When compared, Juan and Carmen have clearly done their duty, however allowing the death, no matter how painless, of their child is still wrong, although it was their best decision. As parents Carmen and Juan had the duty of protecting their child, and they fulfilled this duty at the cost of their families lives.
In today's world there is kids in child labor and many people struggling with poverty. It is important that Francisco Jimenez tells a story of migrant farm workers because many people don't understand the struggles the workers go throw.This is relevant to our lives because people who aren't struggling with poverty or are in child labor take most things for granted and those who struggle would be more than grateful for the most slightest
Martinez’s story is not so much one that pieces together the events of the crash, nor the lives of the three youths, but it is an immigrant’s tale, discovered through the crossings of the various Chavez family members and profiles of Cheranos in Mexico.
Unlike Papi, Juana did not put much emphasis on education for her kids; she would often pull out both Betty and Leonardo out of school to visit Mexico and as a results of their poor education, both Betty and Leonardo hardly spoke a word of English despite being an American born. Due to Mami’s unhealthy eating habits and parenting style, Betty grew up to be overweight and eventually becomes involved in gangs and ends up as a teenage mother.
In Sandra Benitez’s novel, A Place Where the Sea Remembers, we get to know the lives and struggles of the residents of a small town in Mexico. Each character faces a conflict that affects the course of his or her life. The conflict I chose was the conflict that Marta was with her child and how her anger about the child made her do things she wished she could take back. It all starts with Marta and her sister. Marta is pregnant and thinks she can't take care of the kid so she wants an abortion. Then once Choyo Marta’s sister husband found out he insisted to take the kid once he is born. So then Marta decided to take care of the baby until it was born but then after time went by the husband of Choyo said that he wouldn't be able to take the kid because he was already going to have a child with Choyo. Once Marta was told this she let her anger get the best of her which then lead her to
In the short story “Ashes for the Wind”, written by Hernando Tellez, he applies the use of symbolism and theme to elevate his writing to a greater degree. Through various symbols providing profound overtones concealed throughout the story, Tellez’s continuous references to these symbols help to establish and reinforce the theme; the theme depicted in the story is corruption and reveals that the government will not tolerate those who have conflicting political views. One of the most prominent symbols that underlines the theme is the oil dripping from the black drum in Don Rómulo Linares’ store, which illustrates the continuation of life. When Juan Martinez is denied from purchasing oil, he is denied of his life; the oil is in clear sight across
it is unmistakable that life situations inspired Juan Rulfo to write this story. He like no other person had a greater understanding of how to portray the theme of family especially missing a father as a role model, death, survival and revenge. Moreover, through the use of local Mexican language it furthermore developed the society in which peasants had to live during the post-revolution. Additionally Juan Rulfo tries to add all five senses in the story forming magical realism and a vivid picture that the readers can understand. Overall, the readers learn a lot about peasant’s approach to life after revolution that the main drive was
As a young child, Rodriguez finds comfort and safety in his noisy home full of Spanish sounds. Spanish, is his family's' intimate language that comforts Rodriguez by surrounding him in a web built by the family love and security which is conveyed using the Spanish language. "I recognize you as someone close, like no one outside. You belong with us, in the family, Ricardo.? When the nuns came to the Rodriquez?s house one Saturday morning, the nuns informed the parents that it would be best if they spoke English. Torn with a new since of confusion, his home is turned upside down. His sacred family language, now banished from the home, transforms his web into isolation from his parents. "There was a new silence in the home.? Rodriguez is resentful that it is quiet at the dinner table, or that he can't communicate with his parents about his day as clearly as before. He is heartbroken when he overhears his mother and father speaking Spanish together but suddenly stop when they see Rodriguez. Thi...
Guadalupe, and how Ines gathers strength from her. The theme of the dynamic of parent
“Si se puede”, Is something Ceasar Chavez said when he wanted to inspire people and change their lives. Cesar Chavez changed farm workers lives by getting them new rights,better pay, and got them safer working conditions. “Mother” Jones helped the rights of factory workers, but the laws she wanted to be passed didn’t happen until a few years after her death. They both helped workers rights but Mother Jones did a little more than Cesar Chavez because she physically helped the factory workers by getting them safer working conditions so they did not get hurt. In this essay i will be talking about who helped the most and i will also be comparing them both.
Fire has become less a means of human survival and more of a form of entertainment. This world of shallow hedonistic people strives to be the same and the word “intelligence” is considered a dirty word. This society maintains a focus on a certain equality, where people born unequal made equal. Funerals for the dead are eliminated due to the sadness they bring and death is forgotten about quickly, with bodies being incinerated without a proper ceremony. Fire is idolized by this society and is considered the means to cleanliness.
Breaking news! Recently there has been a fire in the small town of Windrixville, nearly killing four young children and two teenage boys. In this tragic incident, three young men rescued some young children from a burning church. Apparently, the children were playing in the church when it was set on fire. Our three heroes, Johnny Cade, Dallas Winston, and Ponyboy Curtis heard the voices of the kids from inside the church and they knew something had to be done. They were willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of these children’s lives.
When they first arrived to the United States their only hopes were that they would have a better life and that there were better special education programs for Maribel to attend at Evers. Alma imagined that the buildings would look a lot nicer than they really were. The family was surprised that they could take things from the street that someone threw out of their house, but were in working condition. When they arrived they didn’t think that you would actually have to learn English to be able to communicate, but after going to stores and interacting with people they learned that they need to learn English if they want to live in America. They hoped that you could be able to afford anything in America by working, but based off of the money Arturo was making they learned that you can’t buy everyth...
Finally, based on my knowledge and understanding of Eric and Elizabeth Martinez, I am certain a loving home and this family is the best long-term solution for parenting for Bella and Dante. Their history and actions define their character and moral values, and their commitment to their children’s future is beyond reproach. In summary, Eric and Elizabeth: provide a loving home and family life that is supportive of personal growth; actively participate, contribute and encourage education attainment to assure a positive future for their children; and are committed to community service and volunteerism – a wonderful example for their children to respect and understand the value of caring. Based on this information, I must consider that Bella and Dante are indeed fortunate to have an opportunity of acceptance and inclusion to this wonderful family and home.
de la Cruz, Juana Ines. "Hombres Necios." A Sor Juana Anthology. Ed.Alan S. Trueblood. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard UP, 1988.
The emotional letter that Juan left for his mother might be one of the most emotional scenes in the documentary. The pure emotions that the letter was written by Juan to her mother leaves the audience with the bonds and emotions felt between the kids and families. Juan Carlos’s father abandoned the family years ago and left to New York, consequently Juan believe it is his responsibility to provide for his family. He also wants to find his father in New York and confronts him about why he has forgotten about them. The story of Juan is not just about migration of children, but also the issue of family separation. The documentary does not dehumanize but rather bring the humane and sensitive lens to the story of Juan where the human drama that these young immigrants and their families live. Juan Carlos is not the first of Esmeralda’s sons to leave for the United states, his nine-year-old brother Francisco was smuggled into California one month earlier. Francisco now lives with Gloria, his grandmother, who paid a smuggler $3,500 to bring him to Los Angeles, California. Once Juan Carlos is in the shelter for child migrants his mother eagerly awaits him outside. After she sees him she signs a paper that says if Juan Carlos tries to travel again, he will be sent to a foster home.