Part I
1. Alysia: felt that the town of Macondo and the Buendia family were both built on principles. As the town’s events affected the family, the family’s events affected the town. Strangely, this reminds me of how celebrities’ actions can affect people in a town they live in or visit.
2. Andrew: felt that a major occurring theme in “100 Years of Solitude” is that history is bound to repeat itself. It is made a point through Freire’s idea, that dialogue and education can make a change. However, with the Buendia family who was limited in both aspects, change did not happen.
3. Bryanna: believes there is a peaceful way to stop oppression and resolve conflict and that is through meaningful dialogue. This makes me think of how most problems and disagreements could be resolved by having a conversation that is open and constructive. Long standing oppression and conflict are a waste of time and energy.
4. Cory: thinks that one person alone can only change so much. This makes me think of environmental conservation efforts where smalls changes that an individual makes is not much, but if a group or society as a whole brings all their individual accomplishments together, then there is potential for great change.
5. Francisco: says that Latin Americans have been unable to carve out their own individual uniqueness, thereby destined to repeat their mistakes. I think this is true for any individual who does not address their mishaps and make adjustments to improve themselves. I feel self confidence makes people secure with themselves to be able to admit their mistakes and learn from them.
6. Jes: mentions how the people of Macondo become oppressed by other people’s influences. I feel this is true in any population because of how people want to fit in and be popular. Many individuals I know have become so oppressed in their life because they have lost their sense of self because they blend in with the rest of the herd.
7. Kristopher: tells of how Macondo loses its innocence when it comes into contact with other populations and towns. This makes me think of the way different populations of our ancestors came together, with different languages, customs, and appearances. Social interaction is important, but a strong and self assured foundation is needed to maintain independence.
8. Mandi: mentions how at the same time, oppression can be brought on by solitude. The Buendia family was completely isolated for many years which was their initial oppression. Then the influences and occurrences in the city and with the government cause even more oppression.
9. Martin: discussed the Buendia family’s initial struggles with their first contact with the outside world. As with most major changes in life, the primary reaction usually involves shock and struggle. The outside world brings many changes to Macondo and the family adjusts the best way they know how.
10. Paul: tells how there is a sense of the family’s destiny for greatness. Despite all their differences, the family tries to maintain their unity and independence from a changing world around them. I think a lot of families can relate to this, but manage to do so without all the oppression and conflict.
Part II
2. Annacy: says that “Like Water for Chocolate” is the 1992 film based on the 1989 novel.
3. Debbie: says that “Like Water for Chocolate” has the theme of oppression throughout the movie.
4. Jamie: The storyline of “Like Water for Chocolate” begins in Rio Grande, Mexico in 1895.
5. Jennifer: says people throughout the world can relate to their family “oppressing” their beliefs.
6. Jessica: thinks that most people in the world can relate to the predicaments of forbidden love or oppression by a parent.
7. Kevin: thinks “Like Water for Chocolate” was a similar movie to the previous two watched for the class.
8. Mary: describes how Tita expresses her pain and feelings through cooking.
9. Ramona: believes that Freire would have commended Tita on rising above the oppression in her life.
10. Silvia: felt that the women of the era were oppressed by tradition.
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