In chapter four Luis writes, “ The night before I was in combat with myself, against a dark side, poised for destruction, with death about to tap my shoulder. I tried to commit suicide” (81). He illustrates in a few lines the effect of his childhood: abuse, mistreatment, and choices. Since he was a young adolescent, it was easier to get sucked into the negativity around him and choose suicide. He didn't know a lot of a positive escapism to actually help him. He explains that he always wants to escape from his horrible reality. It is an easy route but not many people actually follow through. Later
In chapter four Luis writes, “ The night before I was in combat with myself, against a dark side, poised for destruction, with death about to tap my shoulder. I tried to commit suicide” (81). He illustrates in a few lines the effect of his childhood: abuse, mistreatment, and choices. Since he was a young adolescent, it was easier to get sucked into the negativity around him and choose suicide. He didn't know a lot of a positive escapism to actually help him. He explains that he always wants to escape from his horrible reality. It is an easy route but not many people actually follow through. Later