Archetypes
Luis’s father fills this archetypal role by guiding and supporting him.
What is the Mentor?
This character was on probation for breaking and entering, but didn't take anything.
Who is Luis?
This was the cause of Luis's mother's passing.
What is cancer?
This theme is shown through Luis dealing with his mother’s death.
What is grief?
Luis is released from this place at the beginning of the story.
What is juvenile detention?
This archetype represents Luis's change from a troubled teen into a more responsible person.
What is The Tree?
The character visits the junkyard to search for a special hubcap.
Who is Naomi?
This cultural activity saved the Tiburons from the teacher's suspicion.
What is the Save the Animals talent show?
Luis is given an opportunity to improve his life, showing this theme.
What are second chances?
Luis is required to spend time working at this place owned by his father.
What is the junkyard?
This archetype is seen through Luis's overwhelming grief from his mother's death, which he still hasn't recovered from.
What is The Unhealable Wound?
This character tries to break into a locker, but ends up reading a girl's diary.
Who is Kenny Matoa?
Luis becomes determined to find this object for Naomi.
What is a hubcap?
Luis and his father slowly rebuilding their relationship shows this theme.
What is family?
The silver hubcap reminds Luis of this object in the night sky
What is the moon?
Luis’s black shirt and Naomi’s white dress create this archetypal contrast.
What is black and white?
This character’s death deeply affects Luis and contributes to his troubled behavior.
Who is Luis's mother?
Luis does this at night to visit Naomi.
What is climbing a tree?
Luis’s actions toward Naomi show that this can help people heal.
What is connection?
This name was translated into Spanish and was inspired by "the dumbest film" Luis ever saw.
What is the Tiburónes?
Luis’s journey from trouble toward personal growth follows this archetypal pattern.
What is the Hero's Journey?
This character tries to break into a locker, but ends up reading a girl's diary.
Who is Kenny Matoa?
Mr. Cintron went to get this while Luis was next to his mom in the hospital.
What is coffee?
The story suggests that even after difficult experiences, people can find this and move forward.
What is hope?
Luis's pet snake's name is E.S which stands for...
Who is Endangered Species?