•Pg.197 “Or quell the loneliness he felt being moved from one relative to the next?” Quell: to vanquish; subdue. In order to quell the thirst migrants drink from puddles in the floor.
•Pg. 198 “ Enrique and his friend splurge at a topless bar.” Splurge: to spend (money) lavishly or ostentatiously. Once Enrique starts working he splurges in buying things for his family.
•Pg. 193 “Gloria's daughter tries to console Maria Isabel.” Console: to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort. In many cases the children that are left behind have to be consoled because they grieve their mother’s absence.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Enrique's Journey Chapter 6
•On what day is Enrique finally united with his mother?
Enrique is finally united with his mother on May 21, 2000.
•In what state does Enrique ultimately reunite with his mother?
Enrique reunites with his mother in the state of North Carolina.
•On November 2, 2000, another significant event happens to Enrique. What is it?
Enrique becomes a dad on this day, his girlfriend, Maria Isabel gives birth to their baby girl.
•Contrast the sides of the Rio Grande. What is Enrique’s life like on his side of the river that in Mexico is called Rio Bravo?
His life on the Mexican side of the river was harsh and dangerous, full of fears and hope. Now on the American side his life is filled with happiness, promises and a new future of prosperity.
•Describe Enrique’s final journey into the United States.
Enrique’s last journey was successful and he made it through to the United States. He has made it to his mom’s house and he is happy to be with her.
•What problems develop almost immediately when Enrique is reunited with his mother? Do these problems surprise you?
Once Enrique is with his mom and all the novelty of being with her passes he realizes that they are strangers and he challenges her authority over him.
Enrique is finally united with his mother on May 21, 2000.
•In what state does Enrique ultimately reunite with his mother?
Enrique reunites with his mother in the state of North Carolina.
•On November 2, 2000, another significant event happens to Enrique. What is it?
Enrique becomes a dad on this day, his girlfriend, Maria Isabel gives birth to their baby girl.
•Contrast the sides of the Rio Grande. What is Enrique’s life like on his side of the river that in Mexico is called Rio Bravo?
His life on the Mexican side of the river was harsh and dangerous, full of fears and hope. Now on the American side his life is filled with happiness, promises and a new future of prosperity.
•Describe Enrique’s final journey into the United States.
Enrique’s last journey was successful and he made it through to the United States. He has made it to his mom’s house and he is happy to be with her.
•What problems develop almost immediately when Enrique is reunited with his mother? Do these problems surprise you?
Once Enrique is with his mom and all the novelty of being with her passes he realizes that they are strangers and he challenges her authority over him.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
chapter 5 vocabulary
•Pg. 176 “The pews were decrepit .” Pew: long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation. The pews in the church are so hard and stiff that they make your butt hurt.
•Pg. 176 “Migrants would loiter, drink and smoke around the church.” Loiter: to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place. Bums usually loiter outside of bars waiting to be given a scrap of food or booze.
•Pg. 172 “His focus is one instilled by mentors at the seminary.” Seminary: A school, especially a theological school for the training of priests, ministers, or rabbis. In the seminary the priests were so strict that on various occasions kids would run away from the place.
•Pg. 173 “He settled into a tiny room off the pantry, into which a narrow bed and chest of drawers just fit.” Pantry: a small storeroom for storing foods or wines. The pantry was so full of food that the door could not be closed all the way.
•Pg.162 “ The trek to San Antonio take several days , in a desert heat up to 120 degrees [and] lacerating cactus needle. Lacerating: Having jagged, deeply cut edges: lacerate leaves. The edges of the forest were full of lacerating leaves that grew on humongous trees that seemed to be potent sentinels.
•Pg. 176 “Migrants would loiter, drink and smoke around the church.” Loiter: to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place. Bums usually loiter outside of bars waiting to be given a scrap of food or booze.
•Pg. 172 “His focus is one instilled by mentors at the seminary.” Seminary: A school, especially a theological school for the training of priests, ministers, or rabbis. In the seminary the priests were so strict that on various occasions kids would run away from the place.
•Pg. 173 “He settled into a tiny room off the pantry, into which a narrow bed and chest of drawers just fit.” Pantry: a small storeroom for storing foods or wines. The pantry was so full of food that the door could not be closed all the way.
•Pg.162 “ The trek to San Antonio take several days , in a desert heat up to 120 degrees [and] lacerating cactus needle. Lacerating: Having jagged, deeply cut edges: lacerate leaves. The edges of the forest were full of lacerating leaves that grew on humongous trees that seemed to be potent sentinels.
chapter 5 questions
1.How does Enrique make money to buy a phone card? First he tries to work for money but he doesn’t gain much so he resorts to begging.
2.Why must Enrique call Honduras first? He must call Honduras first because he doesn’t have his mother’s phone number and his uncle has to give it to him.
3.Who helps Enrique cross the border into the United States? El Tirindaro helps Enrique across the border.
4.List the people involved in this chapter, how they affect Enrique on this journey? There are various people that help Enrique on his journey. Up to this point when he reaches Nuevo Laredo he has accomplished to interact with Padre Leo who is a very compassionate priest that helps many migrants and gives them food and shelter. Also his mom and uncle influence him. His uncle by giving him his mother’s phone number, and his mother by making him want to be with her more.
Monday, January 7, 2008
chapter 4 Questions
•What significant change takes place when Enrique reaches Veracruz? Every one in Veracruz is very friendly. They help the migrants. Even if they are poor they give to those who don’t have anything.
•How do people in Veracruz show their kindness? The people in Veracruz show their kindness by giving to the migrants. They give the migrants food and clothing and sometimes even their homes for shelter and protection from the weather and the police.
•What does Hipolito Reyes Larios see as his mission? He views his mission in life as helping others. He takes after what Jesus said in the passage of Matthew 25:35 as his example in life, the words to follow his life by.
•When Enrique finally arrives at Nuevo Laredo, he’ on the bank of what river? Enrique finally reaches the Rio Grande, or like Mexicans call it Rio Bravo.
•What is the significance of the statue of Jesus Enrique encounters? It brings hope to the migrants.
•How does the journey change at the point of this encounter? Once they see this statue the migrants are filled with hope and strength. They know they have made it this far and they have strength to keep going.
•How do people in Veracruz show their kindness? The people in Veracruz show their kindness by giving to the migrants. They give the migrants food and clothing and sometimes even their homes for shelter and protection from the weather and the police.
•What does Hipolito Reyes Larios see as his mission? He views his mission in life as helping others. He takes after what Jesus said in the passage of Matthew 25:35 as his example in life, the words to follow his life by.
•When Enrique finally arrives at Nuevo Laredo, he’ on the bank of what river? Enrique finally reaches the Rio Grande, or like Mexicans call it Rio Bravo.
•What is the significance of the statue of Jesus Enrique encounters? It brings hope to the migrants.
•How does the journey change at the point of this encounter? Once they see this statue the migrants are filled with hope and strength. They know they have made it this far and they have strength to keep going.
chapter 4 vocabulary
Tunic pg. 101:a gown like outer garment, with or without sleeves and sometimes belted. The bright pink tunic was contrasted by the white belt that she wore.
Hopper pg. 103:a funnel-shaped chamber or bin in which loose material, as grain or coal, is stored temporarily, being filled through the top and dispensed through the bottom. The hoppers were filled with coal.
Plantain pg. 105:a tropical plant of the banana family, resembling the banana. The plantain was so ripe and full of fruit that the branches drooped form the weight of the fruit.
Compassion pg. 107:a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. The compassion expressed by some of the citizens of Oaxaca and Veracruz is so heart moving.
Truce pg. 113 : an agreement or treaty. When playing wrestling games we always scream truce in order to not loose.
Hopper pg. 103:a funnel-shaped chamber or bin in which loose material, as grain or coal, is stored temporarily, being filled through the top and dispensed through the bottom. The hoppers were filled with coal.
Plantain pg. 105:a tropical plant of the banana family, resembling the banana. The plantain was so ripe and full of fruit that the branches drooped form the weight of the fruit.
Compassion pg. 107:a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. The compassion expressed by some of the citizens of Oaxaca and Veracruz is so heart moving.
Truce pg. 113 : an agreement or treaty. When playing wrestling games we always scream truce in order to not loose.
Friday, January 4, 2008
chapter 3 enrique's journey
1.Describe Chiapas. How is it different from other places Enrique travels? Chiapas is a very dangerous place to be it is filled with corrupt cops and full of gangsters. The people there are mean and they don’t like migrants.
2.What dangers does Enrique face on his journey? He always faces the dangers of falling from the train into the tracks or of being killed by one of the gangsters.
3.Why is it not a good idea to sleep on the train? The movements of the train can send you off the train easily which could mean instant death. Also, it is easier for officials and migras to catch the migrants.
4.Olga Sanchez Martinez is one of the people along Enrique’s route. How is she different from those who try to hurt Enrique? Olga is one of the very few people who are described in the book as compassionate and helpful. She helps those who need help even though she can barely pay for their medical attentions. She mostly begs for thing to help those who are hurt.
5.Trace the different names given to the train. What does each name reveal about the journey? Many different names are given to the train depending on what people view it as.
6.The gangs aboard the trains are portrayed in both a positive and negative light. How? Some of the gangs are made to seem good because it is true that with their friendship people gain protection. Yet many are bad too because they hurt others and rival gangs can also hurt you if you hang out with their rivals.
7.How is Oaxaca different? Oaxaca is very different than the southern part of Mexico. The people in Oaxaca are very friendly and caring and giving.
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