Motorcyle Diaries

During this amazing trip Ernesto Guevara was prepared to become the leader of the revolution in Latin American, particularly in Cuba.

What scenes of the film display experiences that possibly helped shape his personality as a future leader?

               The first scene that I saw Ernesto as a leader was when he and Alberto met the couple that was forced to leave everything behind and look for work. Ernesto talks about this experience in a letter to his mother and discusses how these hardships of others make him feel closer to the human race. Following this meeting Ernesto and Alberto watch these people struggle to find work, and when they are hand-picked by the way they look, Ernesto gets very upset and angry for those that are not given the opportunity to work. Ernesto shows qualities of a good leader throughout the movie. He cares very much for the human race, and wants only the best for everyone. He offers his services as a doctor to many throughout his journey, and although he does not always have the best people skills, he tries to ensure the best outcome for all.

What are the main differences in celebration traditions between the United States of America and the Spanish speaking world?

               Both cultures have celebrations in the same style with music, food, and alcohol in the hopes for everyone to have a good time. The Spanish speaking world has more dancing and singing centered in their traditions than American, but both cultures celebrate similarly.