Nick C. Vaca recalls a story from his childhood in this story titled "Martin". Through his experience with his older brother and cousin, he learns valuable lessons that may not be apparent at such a young age. I believe Vaca learns that first impressions, especially those of appearance cannot and should not be a reliable source as to determining somebody's life and motives.
When the three boys eventually meet Martin, first interpretations were that Martin was very skinny and dirty. What stuck out most to the boys however was his enormous belly. The three boys immediately developed bitterness towards Martin because to them, his large belly meant that he ate well enough to become so fat. I believe they also give him a wealthy characteristic
When the three boys eventually meet Martin, first interpretations were that Martin was very skinny and dirty. What stuck out most to the boys however was his enormous belly. The three boys immediately developed bitterness towards Martin because to them, his large belly meant that he ate well enough to become so fat. I believe they also give him a wealthy characteristic