The Underdogs by Marizno Azuela. Provides a personal view of the Mexican Revolution of 1910 through the eyes of Francisco Villa's personal physician.
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The Underdogs provides a personal view of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. The author, Mariano Azuela, served as a doctor with Francisco Villa's famed Division of the North, "Los Dorados." He criticizes the folly and brutality of the Underdogs as well as the cynicism and venality of Los Ricos. With this insight, he incorporates his firsthand knowledge of the revolution into this story. The novel is made up of two main characters, Demetrio Macias and Luis …
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…that he claims to represent. While we can not be sure why Cervantes stopped believing in the revolution, it seems clear that he did. Cervantes first switches sides when things become to difficult with the Federal army. Then, he retires from the fight completely when things start getting rough for the revolutionaries. Based on this, the author is clearly angry at Cervantes, and the people he represents, for their lack of commitment to the Revolution.
…that he claims to represent. While we can not be sure why Cervantes stopped believing in the revolution, it seems clear that he did. Cervantes first switches sides when things become to difficult with the Federal army. Then, he retires from the fight completely when things start getting rough for the revolutionaries. Based on this, the author is clearly angry at Cervantes, and the people he represents, for their lack of commitment to the Revolution.
