Valenzuela's "The Censors"
The author starts out say "Poor Juan!" you know that something bad has happened to the man, this attracts your attention and leads you to keep reading. She says that fate caught him with one of its dirty tricks while had his guard down, and then proceeds to tell the tale. She vaguely hints of the doom that lies ahead of Juan and you have to know what horror awaits him. It is organized as a story, told in chronological order; this is effective in showing you the steps to his demise as he steps up the ladder. It is sad, ironic and somewhat humorous; her tone is somewhat playful as she portrays Juan as naïve and hopeful. This really helps you feel sorry for him, you see him start out as an innocent victim and watch him rise (or fall) to the position of the person who is harming the victim.
She describes his thought process as he decides to apply for a job as censor, so you know that his intentions are for the best. He is so intent on finding his......
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