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Demetrio since the beginning getting frustrated by the men who now fill the ranks of the
revolutionary armies
V.
1. How is the soldiers’ arrival in Juchipila different this time from at the beginning of the
novel Why do you think the townspeople no longer love any of the revolutionaries
2. What has happened to all of the villages over the past year
VI
1. Who does Demetrio finally see again How has she changed
2. How does Demetrio respond when his wife asks him why he keeps fighting What do
you think this means
VII.
1. What is the irony of the last battle Think about the battle at the beginning of the story
where Demetrio’s men defeat the Federales
2. What do you think happens to Demetrio at the end of the story Do you think he survives
the battle
Reflective Writing Questions
1. Compare and contrast Demetrio Macias with Luis Cervantes. What do the two men
have in common How are they different Who do you think was more loyal to the Revolution
Why
2. What do you think of the end of Los de Abajo/The Underdogs What do you think
the end means What point was Azuela making about the Revolution Do you agree with
him How would you have ended the novel
3. How is violence depicted in the novel What role do you think violence plays, or what
is the purpose of the portrayal of violence for Azuela What point do you think he is trying
to make in regards to violence and the Revolution
4. How does Azuela portray class differences in the novel Do you think this is significant
5. Consider the various book covers provided on the follow page. Now that you have
completed the novel, which cover do you think is the most appropriate for the story Explain
your choice.
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