Chapter 29
Matt continues to be called "the aristocrat." He chooses to endure Jorge's bedtime story due to the threat of losing another meal. We are introduced to Ton-Ton, a simple minded boy who reinforced Jorge's points. Self-criticism is important to keep one's minds sharp and considerate of the "general good of the people." Ton-Ton is the first to model this by telling his "sins" and deriving a punishment for himself.
When it's Matt's turn, he states that he has done nothing wrong, answered by gasps by the other boys. On prompting from Jorge, they hurl accusations at Matt, except Chacho and Fidelito. Matt draws on past relationships for personal strength and realizes new strength through his relationship with Chacho and Fidelito.
- Why is Matt called “the aristocrat?”
- Why didn’t Matt contradict the bedtime story?
- Who is Ton-Ton? What happened to him? Why?
- What is the role of self criticism?
- What happened to Matt?
- What kept Matt going? His Friends?
Why is Matt called “the aristocrat?”
ReplyDeleteHe is called 'The Aristocrat' because of the way he talks, thinks, and acts (as in manners).
Why didn’t Matt contradict the bedtime story?
He didn't contradict it because he didn't want to miss another meal.
Who is Ton-Ton? What happened to him? Why?
Ton-Ton is another one of the plankton harvesters. He confessed to wanting to steal food (but not actually stealing the food), and as punishment, he was required to recite the Five Principles of Good Citizenship and the Four Attitudes Leading to Right-Mindfulness twice before eating again.
What is the role of self criticism?
It is supposed to help one clean out one's 'diseased opinions' (according to Jorge) that are 'not suited to the good of the people'.
What happened to Matt?
He was attacked by everyone in the room except Chacho and Fidelito.
What kept Matt going? His Friends?
He was kept going by Tam Lin's explanation that clones were people, Celia's love for him, El Patron's rise to power from a hard beginning, and his other friends, especially Maria (or, rather, the thought of her, since she was not there at the time).
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