Hall Post 2

I believe that Juan begins to dream about what he does for a specific reason. He is trying to escape the grasps of death. While awake, he is in constant pain. On page 82 he describes his discomforts. He has been stung by jellyfish, his face is puffed up and oozed bloody pus, and every time he moves the blistering hot inner tube burns his skin. In his dream, he imagines pleasant thoughts. Juan remembers his childhood which was also a good time. He talks about the sugarcane and how the wind stroked it. It created a change in colors from green to blue. The colors were peaceful to him. He then describes the framboyan tree. The tree is broad and smooth. The day was cool and comforting. All the words he uses are soothing. I think the whole point of the dream was to allow him to be happy for awhile.