The chapter, “Trash Kites”, in We The Animals, by Justin Torres left me shocked, especially towards Paps. Throughout the novel Paps has always had an abusive nature about him , yet he still seemed to shock me even more in this chapter. While beating Manny, I felt as if I was right there witnessing everything that was happening; the cold field, the dark skies, and the lights beaming (Torres 83). Manny’s pain turned into some pain that i could feel myself as the reader.
Although Manny and his brothers snuck out to explore the field in the night, I do not believe that Paps should have physically treated him like that. I believe in discipline, however not to Paps’ extent. What stood out most to me was when Manny called his dad a murderer (Torres
Although Manny and his brothers snuck out to explore the field in the night, I do not believe that Paps should have physically treated him like that. I believe in discipline, however not to Paps’ extent. What stood out most to me was when Manny called his dad a murderer (Torres