Essential Question #2

I do not think that Che really had an idea of what he wanted to become initially. I think that he chose to go on the trip around South America just for fun and without a purpose. Che, I believe, always wanted to help people, which is why he became a doctor. When I think of doctors, I usually think of the type of person who gets their own sense of achievement from helping others rather than the monetary gain of the job. Throughout this book, Ernesto always seems to be mentioning the appalling conditions in the hospitals, where the lepers live, or the sanitary conditions in general. After Ernesto arrived back in Argentina, he realized that rather than living his comfortable life at home he would go out and help the other citizens of South America. He obviously took this to heart and ended up traveling all over the world and killing those whom opposed his ideals. I think that killing people for the gain of his political party or more so for Castro's benefit was a little hypocritical. However, I do believe that Che became who he wanted to be and truly believed in what he was doing in the world. He also fully encompassed what he believed in. I think that Che died a man who completed his purpose in life which is really all we as humans can do.

Theme #5 Introduction

I think that Hemingway is trying to say that a baby died and therefore they were never worn. Maybe the baby got sick and the family could not afford the medication to make him/her better. Now the shoes are for sale because the family has a lack of money or they do not want to be reminded of their son or daughter any more.