Many times in class we have discussed who Che Guevara really is. Throughout "The Motorcycle Diaries" and in the film we watched in class, there are several different Che's. There is the youthful, optimistic young adult who travels throughout South America is hope of helping out everyone. There is also the older, tough, and slightly crazed Che who believes that by making speeches accusing America that he will bring happiness to everyone. He watched death after death when Castro first came into power and did not flinch. It was hard to figure out who he really was. While reading "On the Road", it is very easy to see a similar struggle with Sal. In his past, he was depressed and coming off of a divorce. Then he tries to explore America and make it out West where things appear to have the characteristics of a "Promiseland." Soon after, he is back at school trying to swoon a woman named Lucille into marrying him. Once Dean arrives back in his life, however, he is back on the road again. He is constantly flip-flopping his ideals and what kind of life he is choosing to lead. He should have sat down with Che and they should have discussed who they really truly were.
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