Response: Assignment #2

Trust isn't an emotion or idea that is just given away in Bodega Dreams. Its really something that has to be earned in the text and in everyday life and in this case by the audience. In my opinion, i wouldn't really say there's a character that won a gold medalist for my trust. Sure the characters have their flaws, but I don't really i could trust them. For example:
William Irizarry: He has a lot of power and he seems like he's in a neutral state of either being a tyrant or a hero and i wouldn't really want to take a risk with that.
Nazario: Like Philip said " he knows the law from the back of his hands" and keeping that in mind he may know or have ideas how to work around it.
Julio: He lies quite a lot especially to his loved ones. Understanding that you want better for your family, but lying really isn't a good start, in my opinion.

"To lead, one must follow." - Lao Tzu

Maybe Chino is a leader, maybe he is not, but you can't really question a man's status when he is on the journey, you seek the answer when he is to his destination. Bodega on the other hand, has reach his destination. He is some sort of a leader but its questionable. He seems very inconsistent, and hidden and I don't think they are good aspects are presenting yourself as a leader.

Honestly, I don't think there is anyone who is a leader or a follower in the text. Why should I be one to judge their status as a individual because in some eyes many are seen as a leader and many see otherwise. There aren't really anyone to put up as consistent, or trustworthy which are two very big aspects of being a leader but just because they aren't a leader, that by any sense does not mean they are follower.