IR #6 (Prompt 1, Chapter 6)

President Allende was elected by democracy in Chile, and was killed in the Coup of 1973. After his tragic death, Pinochet took power and the world of dictatorship began. This chapter of the book depicted Allende's rule and also the death of writer and politician Pablo Neruda. Basically, this chapter serves as a tribute to their lives and their aide and devotion to Chile.














Although the chapter was significant to Littin and his past, I disliked it. I felt like most parts if not the entire entire chapter was unnecessary and it lost focus on Miguel's journey through Valparaiso. They discuss the coup and how Allende spent his last days. Littin then discusses Pablo's poetry. Miguel describes the cults in Chile today that focus on Neruda and Allende. The chapter also mentions that many people visit their graves and pay their respects to the men that fought for their freedom. I thought the chapter was interesting when it described their lives; however it really was not crucial to the story line.