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Mariano Azuela was a Mexican novelist and physician who is best known for his novel "The Underdogs," which tells the story of a group of peasants who join the Mexican Revolution in order to fight for their rights and for the freedom of their country. The novel is considered a classic of Mexican literature and has been translated into numerous languages.
Azuela was born in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico in 1873. He received his medical degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and worked as a doctor in various parts of the country. In addition to his work as a physician, Azuela was also a prolific writer who was deeply interested in the political and social issues of his time.
"The Underdogs" was published in 1915, at the height of the Mexican Revolution. The novel follows the story of Demetrio MacÃas, a poor peasant who becomes a leader in the revolutionary movement. Demetrio and his fellow rebels are depicted as underdogs who are fighting against the oppressive forces of the wealthy landowners and the government.
One of the main themes of "The Underdogs" is the struggle for justice and freedom in the face of injustice and oppression. Azuela writes about the brutal violence and suffering that the peasants endured during the revolution, and he portrays the revolutionaries as brave and determined individuals who are willing to sacrifice everything for their cause.
Despite the hardships that they face, the characters in "The Underdogs" remain hopeful and optimistic about the future. They believe that their struggle will eventually lead to a better life for themselves and for their country.
In addition to its themes of justice and freedom, "The Underdogs" is also notable for its depiction of the complex and often conflicting motivations of the revolutionaries. Some of the characters are driven by a desire for personal gain, while others are motivated by a genuine desire to bring about social change.
Overall, "The Underdogs" is a powerful and moving novel that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a testament to Azuela's talent as a writer and his commitment to social justice. So, Mariano Azuela is not only a great novelist, but also a great human being who fought for the rights of the underdogs through his literature.
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In his native town, he pulled teeth and fulfilled the office of medicine man. General Panfilo Natera was assembling his men at Fresnillo; the Federals already felt it was all up with them. Sure, I want you to have them. Take the key, it's lying on that table, there! The Underdogs of the title are the people of Mexico. Rounding a huge eroded rock, suddenly Camilla found herself face to face with Luis, who was seated on a stone, hatless, his legs dangling. A more literal translation would be 'Those down below' or 'Those at the Bottom,' which was the original English translation title.
The officers had to shoot at them to enforce discipline. Chapter 3 The men wake up and begin waiting to spot soldiers fighting for the Federales. Making their spurs ring against the pavement, they walked toward a large pretentious house, obviously that of a cacique. Demetrio, however, has the prisoner brought to him so he can hear the full story. He waded the river, fol- lowing its course which ran counter to the canyon; he climbed the crags laboriously as an ant, gripping root and rock with his hands, clutching every stone in the trail with his bare feet. She grew self-conscious, lowered her eyes.
Well, it looked as though the revolutionists or bandits, call them what you will, were going to depose the Government. He took off his handkerchief and waved it. They pulled their empty hands out of the heap of paper, cursing. Holy Virgin, Mother of God! They sang monotonous, sad songs, uttering a strident shout after each stanza. They crawled to take new positions. We can only assume that Azuela does this on purpose to make room for what he thinks is a literary connection between the story and the Revolution, in saying that the Revolution was ineffective and unsuccessful p. Quail suggested that musicians be summoned from the neighboring hamlet and that a farewell dance be given.
My chicken has been hatching since morning. Come along, tell me; I like to hear about these things, you know. You see what I mean? But nothing really tastes good to you unless you belch! You know I left my woman there too! Birds sang lyrically from their hiding among the pitaya trees. What do I care about the stones left above or below after the cataclysm? And it's worse to the left; the ascent is so dangerous that a second's hesitation means a fall down those rocks and a broken neck at the end of it. Come in here until they stop. Demetrio, looking pale and sallow, motioned for silence.
A vulgar wench, with rouged cheeks and dark brown arms and neck, gave a great leap and landed on the bar near Demetrio's table. What moves us is what men call ideals; our action is what men call fighting for a principle. Well, I hears a noise in the brush, see, and I shouts, 'Who goes there? Rounding a huge eroded rock, suddenly Camilla found herself face to face with Luis, who was seated on a stone, hatless, his legs dangling. He ordered some beer, handed one bottle up to his secretary, downed his own bottle at one gulp. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. It was always her mother, Agapita, who answered Cervantes' call, and boiled the water for him and gave him rags. Distinctly he heard the woman's melodious voice which he had already sensed in his dream.
The ideals of the Revolution have disintegrated into serial episodes of debauchery as the army travels from village to village. . Demetrio, looking pale and sallow, motioned for silence. He becomes a revolutionary military leader through his fearlessness, good battle leadership and rifle marksmanship. Luis Cervantes saw his guards lying on top of a dung heap, snoring.
The book does not inform about the Mexican revolution, but rather follows a leader and his band of soldiers through different episodes. Picking up a stone absent-mindedly, he threw it to the bottom of the canyon. His injured leg trailing behind him, he shuffled from hut to hut in search of a little alcohol, a kettle of boiled water and some rags. Nor did he know when Demetrio and his men had disappeared. After all, they were retreating defeated.
First was his use of symbolism, naming his characters and archetypes after Latin concepts naming his main character Demetrio over the Greek goddess of agriculture, Demeter, is a very obvious example. In the end, MacÃas has lost his cherished ones and most of his men, and reunites with his family with no real desire or hope for redemption or peace. Demetrio fired shot after shot, constantly warning his men of impending danger, but they took no heed until they felt the bullets spattering them from one side. Certainly I do; ask my friend Demetrio. Suddenly he felt a sharp blow in the stomach. .
