Scene 9 - Return To The Barrio

-This scene was really interesting to me because of all the different people Henry's talking to, all of his conversations, and the problems facing him and the decisions he had to make. I didn't like how Pachuco came back though - if i was Henry, I would have rubbed the win in his face. But even afterward Pachuco was negative. But i do have to admit that he is realistic at times and i guess he wants Henry to see that there isn't always a happy ending, and when there is, it can only lasts so long before you have to face reality. It was kind of sad for the fighting later and to hear about what happened to Rudy. I was shocked/ saddened when the Press read how Henry led his life after, but i liked how the others shed a more positive light with the other possibilities of his life.

1) "Do you realize this is the greatest victory the Mexican-American community has ever seen in the history of this whole blasted country?...I only hope you boys realize how important you are now." ; p.87

2) George says this to Henry and the other members of the 38th street gang after their victory.

3) This is important because it gave them and other Mexican-Americans, and possibly other races and cutures a sense of hope that justice can be achieved.

-Why did Valdez show the possibilities of Henry's life? What the press right? Which was true, what life did he choose?