Blog #4

Daniel Cuevas-

"Antonio!" my mother called just when I knew she would and I jumped out of bed. But today I was awakening with a new knowledge. (Anaya, 29)

This passage captures a very special moment, when Antonio realizes that he is actually growing up and maturing. After what Tony experienced the day before, he is growing up really quickly. In addition, this knowledge he is awakened with could be the fact that he knows Lupito was killed and his father was involved. Or it could also be that Antonio is changed and has a new perception of life. So, I wonder what Antonio's "new knowledge" is. Based on whats in this passage I predict that once Tony goes back to school, he will be different from his classmates because he has seen things that are very traumatic. For example, Lupitos death. Additionally, the author is trying to say that we all mature differently, some people quicker than others, and some slower. However, how we mature from our experiences can greatly influence us and affect us human beings. Furthermore, there is a time in our lives when we grow out of our mindset and start thinking like we never have before, as if something turned on in our head and we start connecting things and seeing the big picture. For instance, when you have an experience that makes you realize that our time here on earth is indefinite and short, you start to actually work towards your goals and grow as a person.