Breaking Though- post 4

Quote 1: "I did. And I think I am in love!" he exclaimed. ~Roberto Jimenez on page 106

Response 1: This really caught my attention. I thought it was really interesting how Roberto thought he was in love with this girl, and he had only been on one date. I think it's really stereotypical because this sort of thing happens all the time on TV shows and books. I thought it was really funny, but also sort of sad that Roberto would fall for that sort of thing.

I've seen plenty of shows, movies, books, and things like this before. I thought it was interesting that the author would include this and that it was so insignificant because it was so short. It started and ended on the same page! The saddest thing about it was that Susan's parents ended it because he was Mexican, which crushed Roberto. I, again, thought it was sad, but ironic.

Question 1: Did you fall for the soap opera thing, or did you think about this whole ordeal like me?

Quote 2: "I don't know what all this means," Papa said with a black look on his face, "but I am happy for you." ~Papa on page 145

Response 2: This made me really happy, and it also gave me a reality check. I thought it was really sad what happened to Francisco, and it must have been painful, but I think it kinda hurt Papa as well. I think that seeing his son like this made him feel different, and that's why he said this. That he was, different.

I always love it when people are proud of me. There are lots of times when people say, oh, I'm so proud of you, but they don't really mean it. I think that Papa really meant it, and when someone really means that they're happy or proud of you, then you get this feeling inside that you've really done a good job, and you're totally satisfied with the work you've done. I love that feeling.

Question 2: How did you feel when Papa said this?