Characters
Who is the main character?
Baltasar Espinosa
What country is the Author from?
Argentina
What is the most important literary device he uses?
Dramatic Irony
Where does the story take place?
A Ranch
What is Ms. Chapman's first name?
Agartha... (Caroline)
What is the other families last name?
Gutre
How many languages can he speak?
Two - English and Spanish
What is the setting an example of?
Symbolism
What story is read during the short story?
The Gospel of Mark
What is Kenny's last name?
Presley
What is Espinosa profession?
Medical student
What disability did he struggle with later in life?
Loss of vision
What does the story function as?
Allegory
Who does Espinosa Sleep with?
The virgin daughter
Finish the name. Orozco _____
Orthopedics
Who do the Gutres believe Espinosa emulates?
Jesus Christ
Name one famous work of his other than this.
The library of babel, the garden of forking paths, the aleph
What does the flood symbolize?
Cleansing or Transformation
What do the Gutres do for work?
Farm hands
What year was the school founded?
1959
One (Baltasar)
When was the Gospel According to Mark published?
1970
What does Borges contrast with logic?
Belief
What happens to Espinosa at the end of the story?
He is crucified by the family
What is Coach Laws side hustle?
Bartender