Efren Divided chapter 19 by Ernesto Cisneros read aloud
Summary
TLDRIn a school filled with tension, Efren is expected to confront David over a poster incident. Surprisingly, he offers a handshake, turning a potential fight into a moment of unity. Their friendship, strengthened by mutual respect and shared experiences, leads Efren to reconsider his decision to drop out of a school election. Inspired by David's support and his mother's influence, Efren decides to run, vowing to make a difference and educate others about their rights. This heartfelt narrative showcases the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Takeaways
- 👋 Efren is excused from the office but chooses to wait for David instead of getting lunch first, showing his loyalty and concern for their friendship.
- 🤝 Efren extends a hand to David rather than engaging in a fight, demonstrating his maturity and desire for reconciliation.
- 😔 The community's reaction to Efren's gesture is initially negative, with boos and hisses, indicating a deep-seated tension.
- 🌟 David acknowledges Efren's past kindness and support, highlighting the importance of their friendship and mutual respect.
- 🏆 Efren decides to drop out of the race to support David, showing his selflessness and commitment to their friendship over personal ambition.
- 🙅♂️ David refuses to let Efren quit, insisting that Efren deserves the position and has proven his character.
- 📢 David encourages Efren to run for office to make a positive impact, emphasizing that Efren's values can influence the school and the world.
- 😢 The conversation reveals a personal tragedy involving Efren's mother, adding emotional depth to his character and motivations.
- 🤗 David comforts Efren with a 'bro hug,' symbolizing their strong bond and mutual support.
- 📜 Efren contemplates his role and decides to use his position to educate parents and fight for rights, showing his dedication to social justice.
- 🗣️ Efren seeks the support of his friends to start a campaign, illustrating the power of teamwork and collective action.
Q & A
Why did Efren go back upstairs to the quad area instead of getting his lunch?
-Efren went back upstairs to the quad area to wait for David, indicating his intention to confront or reconcile with him.
What was the expectation of the students when Efren and David met at the quad area?
-The students expected a big fight between Efren and David, as indicated by them stopping and gathering to watch.
How did Efren react to the students' expectations of a fight?
-Efren defied the students' expectations by calmly walking over and extending his hand to David instead of engaging in a fight.
What did David mean when he said he was returning a favor to Efren?
-David referred to the time when he first moved to the neighborhood and Efren treated him kindly, calling him an honorary Mexican and helping him fit in.
Why did Efren decide to drop out of the race for student president?
-Efren decided to drop out of the race because he didn't want to run against his best friend David, and also because of the incident with his vandalized poster.
What was David's response to Efren's decision to drop out of the race?
-David insisted that Efren should not quit, stating that he was running only to counteract people's perception of him as stupid, and that Efren should be the one to win.
What role did Efren's mother play in influencing his decision to stay in the race?
-Efren's mother, referred to as 'Amma', had a significant influence on him. David encouraged Efren to continue for his mother's sake, indicating her importance in his life.
What gesture did David and Efren share that symbolized their strong friendship?
-David and Efren shared the longest 'bro hug' the school had ever seen, symbolizing their deep and reconciled friendship.
What motivated Efren to change his mind about quitting the race?
-Efren was motivated by his mother's influence, David's support, and the realization that he could make a difference, especially after reflecting on his family's struggles and his own potential to be a positive change.
What did Efren decide to do instead of quitting the race?
-Instead of quitting, Efren decided to start a campaign to educate parents about their rights and possibly get schools to join them in their cause.
What is the significance of the wrought iron fence in Efren's reflection?
-The wrought iron fence symbolizes the border wall ('El Muro') that separates Efren from his mother, and his reflection on it represents his determination not to give up, just as his mother never did.
Outlines
🤝 Reconciliation and Election Decision
In this chapter, Efren is expected to engage in a fight with David during the nutrition break, but instead of fulfilling the crowd's anticipation, he chooses to reconcile with David. They exchange apologies and acknowledge the mutual respect and support they have for each other. Efren recalls how David treated him as an honorary Mexican when he first moved to the neighborhood, teaching him Spanish and helping him fit in. David is touched by Efren's gesture of dropping out of a school election to support him, but insists that Efren should continue because he believes in his friend's potential. They decide to support each other, with David suggesting the roles of president and vice president, respectively. The chapter ends with a touching moment where they share a long, supportive hug, signifying their strong bond and decision to make a positive impact at school.
🌟 Becoming the Change and Sobriety
The second paragraph transitions into a reflective and motivational tone. It suggests that the protagonist has reached a turning point in his life where he decides to embody the change he wishes to see in the world. The narrative hints at a personal struggle with substance abuse, as indicated by the phrase 'to be sober too.' It concludes with a mention of additional elements such as a glossary of Spanish words, acknowledgments, and some background information about Ernesto Cisneros, presumably the author or a significant character. This paragraph serves as a closing note that encapsulates the theme of personal growth and the author's appreciation for the audience's engagement with the story.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Nutrition Break
💡Quad Area
💡Fight
💡Reconciliation
💡Election
💡Poster
💡Presidente
💡Vice President
💡Latinos
💡Campaign
💡Resignation Letter
Highlights
Efren is excused from the office minutes before the nutrition break but chooses to wait for David instead of getting his lunch.
Efren and David's potential fight becomes a moment of reconciliation and mutual support.
David acknowledges Efren's kindness and support when he first moved to the neighborhood.
Efren and David's friendship is rekindled, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and understanding.
Efren decides to drop out of the race for president, showing his selflessness and support for David.
David encourages Efren to continue running for president, highlighting his belief in Efren's capabilities.
Efren reflects on his mother's influence and the support she provided, which inspires him to not give up.
Efren and David share a heartfelt moment, symbolizing their deep bond and mutual understanding.
Efren decides to start a campaign to educate parents about their rights, showing his commitment to making a difference.
Efren's resolve to not be a quitter is solidified by his memories of his mother's resilience and strength.
Efren, David, Jennifer, and Han come together to support each other and work towards a common goal.
Efren tears up his resignation letter, symbolizing his decision to continue fighting for what he believes in.
The group's collective decision to face challenges together emphasizes the power of unity and friendship.
Efren's determination to be the change he wants to see in the world is a central theme of the narrative.
The story concludes with a sense of hope and the characters' readiness to face the future with courage and purpose.
Transcripts
chapter 19 the last one and Mrs Kerry
excused Efren from the office a few
minutes before the nutrition break Bill
however instead of lining up early and
getting his lunch first Efren headed
back upstairs to the quad area to wait
for David when the bell rang everybody
everyone passing by stopped and gathered
hoping to watch the biggest fight of the
century Efren didn't care about the kids
it's circling him and asking questions
he looked around finally noticing David
coming his way but instead of shouting
out insults at David like everyone
around them expected Efron calmly walked
over and extended his hand the kids
watching all booed and hiss before
heading off in different directions
thanks David Efron so that was really
cool of you even after what I did to you
you still had my back David just kind of
shrugged just returning the favor favor
what favor when I moved here you'd never
treated me differently even if I was the
only white kid on the entire block you
always called me an honorary Mexican and
introduced me to your friends and showed
me the ropes you even taught me all of
the Spanish word words I needed starting
with the bad ones Efren laughed suddenly
the world didn't seem like such a
horrible Place sure there was someone on
campus who didn't like Latinos but right
now that didn't matter Efren had his
best friend back
well I've got your back too said Efron
that's why I'm dropping out of the race
David shook his head no thanks that
friend squished his eyebrows together
dude you're my best friend I can't run
against you you deserve it you proved
that today besides after what happened
to my poster I don't want anything to do
with any election David shook his head
you can't quit I was running just so
people would stop thinking I was stupid
but I would be stupid if I let whoever
messed up your posters win no way you
will be he held up his hands in the air
our next Presidente I don't know besides
what about you David smirked vice
president is more my style come on
ethman you can do it for your mama do it
for your Amma
everyone looked up wait you know what
happened to her yep my grandma heard it
about it while at the 99 Cent Store like
you she trusted me enough to tell me
unlike you she trusted me enough to tell
you to tell me yesterday I sat across
the street from your apartment for hours
hoping to see your Amma again Efren
pressed his lips together felt them
trembling efman David continued why
didn't you tell me Efron looked at the
ground I tried it just hurt too much to
say aloud David's eyes blinked over time
dude and without saying another word he
leaned forward and gave his F man the
longest bro hug the school had ever seen
you forget your Iman has treated me like
I was her son more than my own mom even
I'll never forget the dear you're a mom
bought me a belt for my birthday said
she was tired of seeing my calzone Efron
started to laugh cry so did David
seriously this school needs you said
David wiping his eyes you really think I
could make a difference David nodded
yeah I do you taught me that the color
of my skin doesn't matter only now this
school heck the whole world needs to be
reminded I've always chimed in is this a
private party or can we join in it was
Jennifer along with Han apron wiped his
eyes dry we were just talking yeah
obviously he said Han or Jennifer
pauldef Friends of the resignation
letter from his sweater pocket and waved
it in the air so what are we going to do
about what happened yeah miss you Mr
Presidente added David had friend
reached for the letter and held it up
close as if he could hear it speaking to
him he took a long breath so asked Han
only Efron didn't answer he looked up
ahead at the wrought iron fence
surrounding the school inside he walked
up to the cold fence curled his feet
curling his fingers around the solid
bars he thought back to El Muro the
border wall back to the faces he'd seen
men women and children waiting in line
to see the people they love moral kids
that's what he Max and Mia were now
for now from now on they'd each have to
poke their fingers through the bar
simply to feel a man's touch her touch
something a paw would now be without
with him unable to go anywhere near the
wall he would never
get to see her again no Efren could
never not give up
he would not give up on back scratches
mornings or the funny character voices a
mom made during bedtime readings ever
since he could remember he'd seen a
monopod pulling up off different
Milagros out of thin air whether the
Miracles were scraping together money
for food or sewing together a pair of
pants out of one of the house towels for
the twins to wear soaper Woman and
Superman always found a way of providing
for the family he would not be a Merle
boy not today not ever David Jennifer
and Han came up to him Efron turned to
them I can start a campaign to educate
parents let them understand their rights
maybe get a few schools to join us you
guys will help me right Efron asked
everyone nodded okay with his mind
finally made up he tore the resignation
letter in half there would be no
quitting today no not for all this and
for all this is like him he couldn't
stay buried any longer the time had come
for him to be the change he wanted to
see the time had come for him to be
sober too to be sober to boy
then there's a glossary of because of
the Spanish words
acknowledgments and a little bit about
Ernesto Cisneros thanks for listening
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