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Is a journey truly endless?

*I chose this question because Che's journey never seemed to end, rather just begin new.

Columbia & Venezuela

The last chapter is titled a "note in the margin" it could be renamed to something such as "Through Great Sacrifice," " Epitome of Hatred and Struggle,"or "Sin and Motivation." These possible new chapter titles give a meaning and a better interlude about the chapter ahead.

Che speaks with emotional interest and with compassion, his imagery is truly vivid:

*"The future belongs to the people, and gradually, or in one strike, they will take power, here and in every country." (pg 164)

*"My sin is greater because I, more astute and with greater experience, call it what you like, will die knowing that my sacrifice stems only from an inflexibility symbolizing our rotten civilization, which is crumbling." (pg 164)

* "You are not aware of how useful your contribution is to the society that sacrifices you." (pg 164)

*"I know this, I see it printed in the nights sky...will take my bloodstained weapon and, consumed with fury, slaughter any enemy who falls into my hands." (pg165)

*"The stars drew light across the night sky in that little mountain village, and the silence and the cold made the darkness vanish away." (pg163)

Word Splash Quiz

Ernesto and Che reach Tarata where there are few inhabitants. They are overcome with hunger and coldness. The people look at the boys as if they are "Demigods" because they visited the land of Peron (Peru). They asked about their experience in Peru, and their encounter with the ALLURINGLY beautiful Evita. They two then find a police station where they then hitch a ride in a truck. The truck made TEDIOUS and frequent stops which prolonged the traveling. Along the trip the two experience a ritual which they found ENIGMATIC, it was not until later that they were told the story behind the strange cerimony. Once reaching their destination they met a teacher. The teacher spoke very highly about his people. He spoke him mind on the people and the INDIGENCE in which they lived. He wished the people had money to build good schools so that they could be properly educated. He told of how the sick people lived with a FATALISTIC mind set on their death, and that all they had left to hope for was that their children could achieve what they couldn't. They reach Puno which is a PLACID lake and realized soon after that it was a Checkpoint for Foreingers and it was IMPERVIOUS for them to cross. They ended up having to stay overnight until they found a way to get across. This IMPENDED on their trip, but early the next day they got a ride across on boat which they had to pay for, and at that point money was scarce. They reached the Naval of the World. They stayed with a sergeant at a police station, who was drunk when they met him. The man even tried to pay Che to shoot him gun near his mouth in attempt to shoot his cigarett, which Che was ABHORRENT to,despite the offer of money. They travel again and come to the Naval, the location of the EVACTIVELY beautiful Cuzco Empire.

Essential Question

Ernesto's motorcycle journey though Latin America was the journey that uncovered who he was, and who he was supposed to be. His transformation from a young man with aspirations and passion for exploration and understanding to a strong and over empowering leader was the result of time and influence.

Ernesto was a young man in search for his place in life. His goals and motives were certain, yet who he was was not clear from the beginning. One can deduce that he was a leader for certain. He was a master at getting what he wanted, and manipulating people into helping him get ahead. When Che had/was given 479 soles Alberto had only 163 1/2 soles. When they were both given shirts, Ernesto also got a pair of pants. He was always one up from Alberto, rather he was always one up from everyone. That was just the way he wanted it. He flirted with power, and he became absorbed in himself without notice it seemed. It is however uncertain as to if he chose to become who he became or if he changed because he had to.

Ernesto never seemed to follow anyone, he never wanted to watch people live their lives, instead he wanted to live his own life and have everyone else follow him. He became a leader by choice and by destiny. His purpose was clear and he lead with strength and motivation.

He also became a Hero, his followers saw his as the man that led them to victory. He was in reality a normal person who lived a normal life, and was given an abnormal opportunity to rise above his possible preordained destiny. It is probable that he set out to do something extraordinary, but it seems as if who he became was not that of who he was in actuality.

Chile

(page 70)
After Che suffered from the flu, and then recovered he returned for a follow up appointment to ensure good health. He met a women who made a living as a waitress until she became consumed with asthma and a terrible heart condition due to unhealthy living conditions. He reflected upon the circumstances such as hers in which doctors feel worthless and incapable of helping the person. Che came to many realizations in this passage that would shape him, and remind him of the struggle that makes us all human... later on when his character takes an opposite direction. "It is there, in the final moments, for people whose farthest horizon has always been tomorrow, that one comprehends the profound tragedy circumscribing the life of the proletariat the world over. (pg70)" Che and Alberto's experience on the road gave them understanding that would have a great effect on their lives, that would come only with experience, penetrate deep into their character. Their morals became momentous and with meeting this woman Che realized that the proletariat's of the world, those that work hard to make a living also are the ones that struggle. They were able to see that life is not just a site seeing motorcycle adventure, its a journey full of struggle and a strive to make your way. This set a goal for the boys to not only see the world, but to "see" all that it really entails behind the scenery and people..to see life as it truly is.