"Africa" by David Diop (Senegal)

This piece of literature, "Africa" is a sad poem talking about Africa and its people. Basically it talks about the struggles the African people had to live through. This also tells us that Africa is a country full of beauties. The people of Africa were treated horribly, and specially when they became slaves. It tells us that people from other countries had no respect for the African people. Also that the people of Africa are very poor and live in poor conditions.
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Javier  Sanchez

"The Last Judgement" by Karel Capek (Czechoslovakia)

The story “The Last Judgement” tells us that the people from Czechoslovakia are believers. Since in the story we learn that they believe in heaven and hell. They also believe in having judges that decide whether you will go to hell or stay in heaven. God being the ultimate witness, who knows everyone’s sins, and crimes. Mainly we know that they are religious people who stick to their beliefs.

I think that the consequences for living a bad life are going to be paid in the afterlife. They will be paid at some point if they aren’t paid while you are alive, then in the afterlife. I believe that the final judgement is true, you will get judged for all those bad choices you make in life. I do  believe in Karma, humans shouldn’t be mean and inhumane because I bet they wouldn’t like others to treat them that way.

Javier Sanchez

"First Confession" by Frank O'Connor (Ireland)

The story “The First Confession” tells us that in Ireland they are very strict with their religion. The people in Ireland follow the requirements of their religion. Such as having their first confession so they can later do their first communion. The story also tells us that Irish drink a lot of beer and eat potatoes. The boy shows us how they commit many sins, but they must say them all to get forgiveness from God.

 

I go to the Catholic Church; the main traditions of our church are baptism, first communion, confirmation, and marriage. We have the main tradition which is to go to mass every Sunday. We belief in God and in the Virgin Mary mainly, then we have the smaller concepts like the 7 sacraments. Also the Ten Commandments are a big belief in our religion. In Christmas time a big tradition for my church are the Mexican Posadas. Some activities we engage in are Wednesday of Ashes, El Domingo de Ramos, celebration of the dayof Virgin Mary.

Javier Sanchez

"Night"by Ellie Weisel (Germany)

This novel is about Ellie’s expirience in the Holocaust, all he had to live through.

From when they were locked up in the ghettos, to being liberated. He lived through

harsh moments like when he was separated from his mom and sisters. Also all the

harsh treatment the Nazi's applied on his father and him, and all the other Jews. 

This novel tells us that the German leader's just wanted to give their people an

excuse for their failure during the WWII. It also tells us that the Nazi's had no  

compassion for the Jews who were innocent people, they were people without a heart.

I will remember the moment when they are liberated and they all go eat, and forget about everything else at the moment. The image I will always remember is when they hung that little boy, and he died slowly. This changes my way of seeing Germany in general, these were horrible acts. Two very sad parts were when Ellie's father died, and the hung boy. The most horrifying was the burning of so many people that were still alive. The most angering part was when Ellie was hit so many times by the head of the block. The most confusing and touching part was when the families were separated. 



Javier Sanchez

“Central Station” (Brazil)

This movie shows many scenes where you can see the poverty that a lot of people in Brazil live in. In the story this boy Josue lives alone with his mom and he doesnt know his dad. His mom is runned over by a bus and she passes away, so he ends up with this letter writer by the name of Dora. Well this tells me that the men in Brazil have relations with women but they dont take the responsibility of the children they have. Another conclusion I can make from that is, people in Brazil dont use protection, which makes diseases spread quicker.

Well Dora and Josue are always arguing and fighting, I to have small arguements with my dad here and there but we never fight. Between Dora and Josue you dont see very much communication and trust. With my parents I have a lot of communication and they trust me. Just like with Dora and Josue become really close and they cared for each other, that how it is with my parents they care for me and I care for them. I think that family is the most important thing in the world, it is best when a family sticks together. I think family is very important because your family cares about you more than anyone else, since your relatives.

Javier Sanchez

"The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Columbia)

This story tells you about how the death of their people in Columbia is respected. In the story the man is made clothing, they bring him flowers and treat him like a king. We see how the people really show respect to the dead. They get the dead everything they need to have a respectful funeral. So people in Columbia have a lot of respect for the dead.

I haven't really thought of how I want my funeral to be, but thats something to think about. Well I want a simple funeral, I want a mexican band to play at my funeral. At the funeral home unless my family doesnt want to, I want an open casket. The day of my funeral I want all my family and friends to be there, they dont have to bring anything. All i want is all my family and friends, and the band to be playing. I want a band so they can sing songs that give me a farewell to this world. This is different because I have never been to a funeral where a band is playing. Latin Americans show respect and honor to the dead, they show respect to the families of the dead.

"No Dogs Bark" by Juan Rulfo (Mexico)

In this literature Ignacio is being carried by his father across a rocky desert, they are going to the nearest town. Ignacio is very sad and doesn't really speak with his dad since his dad hates him. He even cursed Ignacio's blood, he is ashamed of Ignacio being his son. This tells you that there are men in Mexico that have kids and don't even think about raising them. That doesn't mean that all men are like that in Mexico, I am from Mexico and i haven't seen anything like this happen recently. Also maybe that there is lack of communication between families. Well this story was sad and I find Ignacio's dad to be rather pathetic.

I will teach my kids how to do the jobs my dad has thought me, so they know how hard it is to earn money when they think about dropping out of school. I will give my teenage kids freedom but with a limit, and depending on their actions. Will be if they keep such freedoms or if they lose it. In the case that my children misbehave I will show them the consequences that such an act can have later in their life. Then i would probably take away some of their privileges to show them it's better to behave good. No matter what my children do they are a part of you, I would never be anything like Ignacio's father. A child can't be treated like he treats his son, don't call yourself a father if you do.

   Javier Sanchez