Novio Boy
by Gary Soto
Summary
S-Rudy
W-wanted to take a girl out on a date
B-but he has never been on a date with a older girl
S-so he asks his a lot of people for some tips
T-then the date goes well with the girl and he was himself on the date
Theme- growing up might be hard but it becomes easy when you grow up with family and friends
Inner Conflict- Man vs. Self- he is not confident in himself.
Evidence- "Rudy:hat am I gonna talk about?" he's not self confident and he's asking for help.
External Conflict- Man vs. man- his mom doesn't want him to grow up.
Evidence-"Mother: (angry) What, are you embarrassed? Ashamed of your mommy?" his mom is making Rudy's life more arduous.
Rudy
Funny and Sweet
Evidence in the character placement
Alex
Awkward and Wise
Evidence in the character placement
Rudy's Mother
Attractive and Perky
Evidence in the character placement
1)Upperclasemen-relating to the group that has the highest status in society Synonom-elite
2)biceps-a muscle having two points of attachment at one end, in particular
synonym-muscle
3)dye-
a natural or synthetic substance used to add a color to or change the color of something
synonym-colorant
Favorite Quote
That we have to stay in good condition.
Evidence- "Mom- I have to stay in good condition mijo"