Manza Post 1

He tracks the storm's progress to show the reader the dangers ahead and to create a sense of fear and worry as you read. He clues you in to the history of hurricanes on Cuba what with telling you about the natives and their fear of it and the Spanish falling prey to one so you get a bit of background and so you know what will happen, but not the outcome. Then he takes away all of their resources and leaves Juan and Raul in the eye of the storm, from where we left off, and also leaves you wondering if Juan will survive the second half of the storm without Raul with him. When I read these chapters, I felt a strong sense of foreboding and dread for what was to come as well as fear and worry for Juan and Raul. then the attack happened and Raul left the big picture. Now Juan is stuck out there. I, quite honestly, am scared for him. He is, in my opinion a brave person. It took guts to get on an inner tube and try for Florida, despite what other members of the class may think. And now he is taking a hurricane head on. This may be one of the few times that I admire a fictional character.