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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.