Manolo
What does Manolo really want to be?
A doctor
What are the two lures?
A prophecy
How many times was Senor Garcia injured? What was his worst?
18 times. Lost his eyesight
What is the word for 'love for bullfighting'?
afición
He didn't jump down from a haystack, didn't learn to ride a bike or swim.
What is the best weather for bullfighting?
Sunny and no wind
What is the greatest thing about Juan Olivar?
He always had his own will to do what he wanted. He only did things for himself.
What does Juan do secretly at night?
He goes to the pastures to cape bulls.
What is the word for: training of the bulls
tienta
What three facts does Manolo learn about himself?
He looks more like his father the older he gets, he is a coward, and everyone expects him to be a great bullfighter.
What feature does a brave bullfighter have?
A long nose
How does Juan feel about bullfighting?
He has afficion but also liked to rest.
Why didn't Juan accept when Manolo offered his bull? What does Manolo think?
He said he wants to earn his chance, not take it from Manolo's sacrifice. He says that his time will come. Manolo thinks he doesn't accept out of pride.
What is the term for: opposite of what is expected?
Irony
What is Manolo's decision at his tienta?
He will be a bullfighter if he does well but he will tell everyone if he doesn't want to fight the bull.
How is bullfighting related to the fear of death?
People fear death but Spanish people cheat death through bullfighting. A bull represents death and it is killed in the ring.
He was afraid all the time but hid it.
What is the history of Senor Garcia and Juan Olivar?
Senor saw Juan's first bullfight. Later, he asked for a job but was fired in less than a month because was accused of being drunk. It was actually because of his blind eye.
What is tragedy and an example from the book?
An unfortunate event. Boys like El Magnifico will never know of anything else they want to do.