El Tonto del Barrio and The Lesson

'El Tonto del Barrio' Vs 'The Lesson'

Introduction

El Tonto del Barrio and The Lesson, both stories revolves around two main characters of the society. One often needs to read history of the same era to understand the true essence and theme of both stories. Humbleness and charity Towards One Another is one of the lessons "El Tonto del Barrio" illustrated to the readers Through the Protagonist of the story, Romero Estrada. The story Begins with very specific details Describing the life of "The Cotorro" or Romero. Mr. arms continue the story inviting all of the people from "El Barrio" to come along in the story to show Their Influence in the life of Romero. Summarizing What Happens in the story, Mr. Romero Seems to be the happiest person from the neighborhood. I always whistles joyfully and sings songs as I sweep the sidewalks Every morning for all of historical neighbors. The Tortilleria America, The XXX Liquor Store, and the Barelas Barber Shop are Some of the places I've stops by to clean. Everybody in the neighborhood greets him and pay him with They All food and protection but not with money.

Interpretation of 'El Tonto del Barrio'

The short story 'The Lesson' by Bambara is a reflection of 1960's Hispanic era. The story revolves around the African-Americans who dealt with class and economic difference for the very first time during a trip. The narrator of the story got affected by this discovery, as she learns a great lesson from her neighbor, Miss Moore, who makes her realize the actual class differences that exist in the real world. The story deals with startling reality of economic and social inequality existing in the real world. However, there is a sense of hope in the story, this is due to narrator's determination to go over her status and create a better life for herself. On the whole, story is about something more than racial differences and economic injustice. It also depicts the importance of being good learner and open to life's lesson and the main idea of the story is to understand the significance of learning itself.

Interpretation of 'The Lesson'

On the other hand, this story 'El Tonto del Barrio' written by Jose Armas is a very good illustration of how one's best laid plans becomes unsuccessful. It is in very nature if human that he wants to help others to make a favourable impression. Quite often in life, these good deeds and best laid plans go short. This is because; we lack the capability to recognize the world through the eyes of the one who is helping us. In the story, the author gives a picture of the unfortunate results of positive intention. In the story, Romeo is a simple man who serves the community with full self-confidence and pride. Romeo position in the community transforms when he is given wage by Serefino Barelas to serve the community. This was the work he was doing free with all confidence and ...