I enjoyed this book. It taught me about things that I never knew that took place especially in a city where I live as well. The ending of the book was good as well because of how Henry and the others were let go and return to their family. I still think Henry should have ended up with Alice because you could tell there was something between them, especially when Alice was writing him in prison. Although it’s not sure how Henry lived the rest of his life it leave a mystery behind though whole thing. It makes me wonder what happened after it, did he ever talk to Alice again? Or did he ever really have children? Or did he go back to jail after the Pachuco warned him that the police and everybody are still watching you because he was right. No matter what you do or say everyone is watching and waiting for you to mess up again anyway.
Question: Whats your opinion of the book?
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Scene VI: Zoot Suit Riots
Overall:: This scene was difficult to me. It kind of threw me off guard due to the fact that it started talking about the war going on. But then I realize that the Pachuco is arguing with sailors and the press about race as well.
Quote:“ Press: You are trying to outdo the white man in exaggerated white man clothes!
Pachuco:
because everybody knows
that Mexicans, Filipinos, and Blacks
belong to the huarache
the straw hat and the dirty overall.
Press: You savages weren’t even wearing clothes when the white man pulled you out of the jungle.
Marine: My parents are going without collars and cuff so you can wear that sh*t.
Press: That’s going too far. Too godda*n far and its got to be stopped!”
Response: In response to this quote I feel that the white sailors are mad at the Mexicans so they decide to pick o them. I feel the sailors are being disrespectful towards the Pachuco as well. I am still confused about the whole thing in general though but from this part of what I read I feel this where the author was trying to go. I am really confused when the Marine starts taking about how his parents are having ti wear collars and cuff. Is he saying this in response to tell the Mexicans and Blacks apart from the whites? A lot confused on this whole scene.
Question: Can someone explain why the sailors are picking on the Pachuco and Henry?
Quote:“ Press: You are trying to outdo the white man in exaggerated white man clothes!
Pachuco:
because everybody knows
that Mexicans, Filipinos, and Blacks
belong to the huarache
the straw hat and the dirty overall.
Press: You savages weren’t even wearing clothes when the white man pulled you out of the jungle.
Marine: My parents are going without collars and cuff so you can wear that sh*t.
Press: That’s going too far. Too godda*n far and its got to be stopped!”
Response: In response to this quote I feel that the white sailors are mad at the Mexicans so they decide to pick o them. I feel the sailors are being disrespectful towards the Pachuco as well. I am still confused about the whole thing in general though but from this part of what I read I feel this where the author was trying to go. I am really confused when the Marine starts taking about how his parents are having ti wear collars and cuff. Is he saying this in response to tell the Mexicans and Blacks apart from the whites? A lot confused on this whole scene.
Question: Can someone explain why the sailors are picking on the Pachuco and Henry?
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Scene VIII:The Winning of the War
Overall:The scene was very small. It was like it could have been left out except for the part about the trial being over. I feel since the war was coming to end (I think) that’s why I feel maybe they put the freedom part with this part as well. There really nothing much to say about this part because Henry is now free and can go home to his family.
Quote: "One the homefront. Americans go on with their daily lives with growing confidence and relief, as thee war pushes on toward inevitable triumph.(pause) The Los Angeles Daily News, wednesday, November 8,1944. Headline:District court of Appeals decides in Sleepy Lagoon murder case . . . boys in pachuco murder given . . ."
Respose:In the next line it says “freedom” which means that they are free due to a court appeal. It appears that the war as well is coming to end. This makes headlines because it is real important as well. This makes it seem that all the hard work that Alice and the lawyer were fighting for came in to justice. This contributes to a possible theme and a change in the ending of the story as well. It shows that there second chances in life if you just believe. Now Henry can go home and be with his family and others again.
Question: Without the appeal and the help from Alice would henry ever be able to walk free again?
Quote: "One the homefront. Americans go on with their daily lives with growing confidence and relief, as thee war pushes on toward inevitable triumph.(pause) The Los Angeles Daily News, wednesday, November 8,1944. Headline:District court of Appeals decides in Sleepy Lagoon murder case . . . boys in pachuco murder given . . ."
Respose:In the next line it says “freedom” which means that they are free due to a court appeal. It appears that the war as well is coming to end. This makes headlines because it is real important as well. This makes it seem that all the hard work that Alice and the lawyer were fighting for came in to justice. This contributes to a possible theme and a change in the ending of the story as well. It shows that there second chances in life if you just believe. Now Henry can go home and be with his family and others again.
Question: Without the appeal and the help from Alice would henry ever be able to walk free again?
Scene VIIII:Return to the Barrio
Overall: I thought this scene was kind of confusing but the towards the end I understood it more. I believe that Henry should have gone with Alice but instead he went with Della because she gave up so much to be with him in the end. I like the end part of how everyone has a different ending of how Henry died. It seems like it could all come together someway maybe. I also believe that Henry is thankful for Alice and the lawyer he had because he they had something to do with him and the others being free.
Quote: “And that’s the perfect way to end of this play – happy ending y todo.
But life aint that way Hank.
The barrio’s still out there, waiting and wanting.
The cops are still tracking us down like dogs.
The gangs are still killing each other,
Families are barely surviving,
And there in your own backyard . . . life goes on .” pg. 88
Response: The Pachuco was explaining to Hank that just because you are free doesn’t mean you are free. For a while I was confused but I understand where he is coming from. The police are still looking for his type of people and they are watching your every move. They are waiting to see if you mess up again and can they throw you under the jail again. He is also saying that just because you went to jail for murdering a gang member the killing has not stopped. There people still out killing each there as we speak rite now. This is serious because just because the war is over doesn’t mean everything is all-cool. That’s just the way life is.
Question: Why did Della assume that Henry wanted her after he came out of prison?
Quote: “And that’s the perfect way to end of this play – happy ending y todo.
But life aint that way Hank.
The barrio’s still out there, waiting and wanting.
The cops are still tracking us down like dogs.
The gangs are still killing each other,
Families are barely surviving,
And there in your own backyard . . . life goes on .” pg. 88
Response: The Pachuco was explaining to Hank that just because you are free doesn’t mean you are free. For a while I was confused but I understand where he is coming from. The police are still looking for his type of people and they are watching your every move. They are waiting to see if you mess up again and can they throw you under the jail again. He is also saying that just because you went to jail for murdering a gang member the killing has not stopped. There people still out killing each there as we speak rite now. This is serious because just because the war is over doesn’t mean everything is all-cool. That’s just the way life is.
Question: Why did Della assume that Henry wanted her after he came out of prison?
Scene VII: Alice
Overall: I thought this scene was good overall because it shows Alice was really into Henry and the whole situation as well. This was hard for me to choose a quote because Henry and Alice are like becoming closer and then you have Alice who is sticking by Henry side all the way and making sure everything is going right with him in the prison. She even says she could only be his friend but I believe she could be more then a friend to him maybe later.
Quote: “The appeal, the case, all the sh*t you do. You think the public gives a goddamn?”
Response:Henry is becoming frustrated with Alice because he believes that no one cares about a Mexican going to jail. He is trying to figure Alice out and why is she really going through all of this. Alice is trying to get him to realize that she cares and if she didn’t she would have stop writing a long time ago but instead she can’t see someone as innocent as Henry stuck in prison for no reason. She believes his voice should be heard. This is important because it develops a special bond between Henry and Alice as well.
Question: Is Henry growing feelings for Alice?
Quote: “The appeal, the case, all the sh*t you do. You think the public gives a goddamn?”
Response:Henry is becoming frustrated with Alice because he believes that no one cares about a Mexican going to jail. He is trying to figure Alice out and why is she really going through all of this. Alice is trying to get him to realize that she cares and if she didn’t she would have stop writing a long time ago but instead she can’t see someone as innocent as Henry stuck in prison for no reason. She believes his voice should be heard. This is important because it develops a special bond between Henry and Alice as well.
Question: Is Henry growing feelings for Alice?
Scene v : Solitary
Overall: I thought the scene was good. it was sad they put in him him solitary but I agree becase in the previous scence he was acting a fool to the guard. The Pachuco was trying to have his back but unfortuantely Henry was mad already.
Quote: "To bad ese. He set you up again" pg.76
Response: The Pachuco is saying this to Henry because he was sent to solitary for yelling at the guard and not coorperating. what he means by he set you up again is that the already got them in jail and now basically their trying to get him in here for life. this quote in my veiw changes the plot a little because now it shows they are considering him for life .
Question: Why does the Pachuco tell Henry to accept it?
Quote: "To bad ese. He set you up again" pg.76
Response: The Pachuco is saying this to Henry because he was sent to solitary for yelling at the guard and not coorperating. what he means by he set you up again is that the already got them in jail and now basically their trying to get him in here for life. this quote in my veiw changes the plot a little because now it shows they are considering him for life .
Question: Why does the Pachuco tell Henry to accept it?
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