Overall Impression: I did like this scene, I like this scene because Henry finally faces reality that the Pachuco has a point about the appeal not working. This scene wasn't confusing it was pretty straight forward.
Quote:" Then tell your eyes to forget the light, ese only the hard floor is there, carnal Only the cold hard edge of this reality and there is no time... Each second is a raw drop of blood from your brain that you must swallow drop by drop and don't even start counting or you'll lose your mind. " (pg.77)
The Pachuco was talking to Henry, Pachuco wanted Henry to know that this is the truth there's not going to be an appeal. This quote is important because it contributes to a possible theme which is knowing what's real and fake.
Question: Why is Pachuco giving Henry nothing but negativity about the appeal?
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Hello, its Lidia Alfaro
ReplyDeleteI read your blog concerning Act 2 Scene 5 and I agree with you. However, I believe that the qoute also contributes to the finding of his innerself, him fighting with his Pachuco side since Henry has two points of view; one being Henry and his hoping for the appeal, the other, El Pachuco and his dim hopes for life.
I'll say he's doing this because Pachuco knows that forgetting about the outside is a requirement for surviving in prison. think about it, if Henry was to lose and followed Pachuco's suggestions, he will have a better chance of surviving. All Pachuco wanted to do was prepare Henry for prison incase they loose the appeal.
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