Novio Boy
By Gary Soto
Summary
Rudy likes a girl who is older than him,he plans to go on a date with her. His mom doesn't really agree with the fact that she is older than him but slowly begins to understand and pitches into his date. At the restaurant he coincidentally meets up with his uncle, mom, Estella, and a client. Luckily, while with Patricia he behaves himself and romantically ends the date. Finally, the date ends and he slowly chooses to grow up for himself and his crush.
Conflict
Inner conflict: Man V.S Self- Rudy is not confident with himself.
Evidence: "Rudy: What am i going to talk about? She's older than me and good-looking."
External conflict: Man V.S Mother
Evidence: "Mother: Your too little to have friends (realizes she sounds ridiculous) Pues, a friend like that."
Mother
- Rudy's mom is over protective.
- "Mother: Oh m'ijito is going to get married."
- "Mother: Your too little to have friends (realizes she sounds ridiculous) Pues, a friend like that."
- Rudys mom is also supportive
- "Mother: It's important that you act like a gentleman. Show some pride. Don't be a mocoso."
Rudy
- Rudy seems very clueless
- "Rudy: What am I gonna talk about?"
- Rudy is also caring
- "Rudy: Sir, I think you've got to get out."
Alex
- Rudy is supposedly "cool"
- "Alex: Just level with her. Tell her you're sorry you look like you do"
- But in reality a very supportive friend.
- "Alex: Here, man. You can pay me back later."
Favorite quote
''Forget the notes. Speak from your heart."
I like this part because its when Alex is telling Rudy to jus act himself and speak from his heart n be honest to Patricia.
Vocabulary
Baffled
- Definition- Thwart by creating confusion or bewilderment.
- Synonym- Confuse
Earshot
- Definition- Range or distance a noise can be heard.
- Synonym- Listening
Reminisces
- Definition- Recall past experiences
- Synonym- Remind