At this point the character I trust the most from the Novel Bodega Dreams is Blanca because her characteristics had remained consistent throughout the story. Blanca knows what she wants in her life and from others. Although a religious person, Blanca is very intellectual. She can identify from right and wrong and knows what she should be aware of. For example: the situation with Veras ring. Although she and chino are struggling financially, she knows that she can not allow Chino to keep the ring when it does not belong to them even with Vera permission.
I think Willie Bodega is a leader because he basically owns everything and has people such as Nazario work for him. It was his idea to help the community of Spanish Harlem and hes the one that took the steps necessary to follow through on his ideas.
Although Nazario is a follower for the moment working for Willie Bodega, he has the potential to be a leader. He knows how to communicate and earn the respect of others. He is also very smart because he only tells people what they need to hear as noticed by chino.
I think Chino is a leader because he can deny Willy Bodega when he wants. But unfortunatly with a baby on its way, Chino now depends on Bodega for support.
Even though my answers for the blog differed from yours, your response made me realize i would trust blanca out of all them because she stand for doing the right thing and being a church person stayed consistent throughout the book and nazario even though the face of the operation still follows willie bodega's orders.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff all around. I appreciate Leslie's comments and I really enjoyed reading your response. I thought your analysis thorough and I loved the visuals you chose to accompany the text.
ReplyDeletei agree that bodega is seen as a leader because he runs part of spanish harlem for now..
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