Ernesto Guevara took a life changing trip through South America. Almost graduating from medical school, he and his friend Alburto take a break from life and ride a motorcycle through South America so they can see the people and land of the surrounding country. Throughout this film it is evident Ernesto has strong leadership qualities. He is unwavering when his friend is insisting on telling tall tales just to get food or a drink. Ernesto or "Fuser" insists on telling one man that he has a tumor and should be checked out. Another time he honestly gives his opinion about the novel. He is liked by all and quickly understands the plight of the people around him. I believe the mining scene most likely had the most impact on him. The poor people had their land taken from them and were destitute for food and shelter, the most basic of human needs. I believe Ernesto was so disgusted by what he witnessed as poverty and unfairness in the human plight that he felt communism was the answer for it all. He believed in communism with all his heart. While during the movie you would not imagine him being the gorilla warrior he later became, since he was very honest, caring, and gentle, I believe the hatred for the "enemy" was born on this trip. He later is quoted as saying, "a revolutionary must become a cold killing machine motivated by pure hate."
The Spanish speaking world appears to celebrate with great flamboyance. Music, dancing and food are very much the center of every celebration. Any occasion is a good one to have a party but birthdays are particularly special.
I agree that Ernesto had very strong leadership qualities. His honesty, of course, is one quality. Because of his compassion and empathy, he had the ability to draw people to him. Everyone he met seemed to be taken by him. Another quality he had was that he was a good listener. He got to know the people that he met, and was interested in hearing their stories and understanding the hardships that they were facing.
ReplyDeleteSo often a person's strong points are also their biggest falts. Ernesto's compassionate personality lead him to believe in communism. He truely believed he was was making the world better.
ReplyDeleteBrenda I also agree with you that during the mining scene he took in everything around him and took it to heart, he just wanted the basic needs provided to the poor people. It is weird to know that he became a person many hated later on in his life where just starting out at the young age of 23 he was vibrant, caring, and compassionate for life and the individuals around him.
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