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Hi Hector
I realize that we are on the same track with respect to the contradiction that Sarmiento presents throughout the first half of the text. I basically based my first post on that argument; Sarmiento's contradicting attitude towards barbarism and his hopes for Argentina's civilization. I also considered his fondness and admiration for the Argentinean culture.
I was thinking that there might be two reasons he might do so. As we both mentioned earlier, his pride for Argentinean culture could have shadowed the European and progressive ideals that he contemplates as key steps towards achieving civilization.
On the other hand, take a look at pg. 113 on the La Rioja chapter. It seems as if Sarmiento's narrative "transforms" itself from the perspective of Facundo to the voice of Rosas. I think that in all the previos admiration of Facundo's barbarism, the narrative can be considered as figurative, therefore it actually fights against Rosas by recognizing the faults and defects of Argentineans.
It would be good to discuss it in class with the prof to clarify some doubts.
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Hi Hector
I realize that we are on the same track with respect to the contradiction that Sarmiento presents throughout the first half of the text. I basically based my first post on that argument; Sarmiento's contradicting attitude towards barbarism and his hopes for Argentina's civilization. I also considered his fondness and admiration for the Argentinean culture.
I was thinking that there might be two reasons he might do so. As we both mentioned earlier, his pride for Argentinean culture could have shadowed the European and progressive ideals that he contemplates as key steps towards achieving civilization.
On the other hand, take a look at pg. 113 on the La Rioja chapter. It seems as if Sarmiento's narrative "transforms" itself from the perspective of Facundo to the voice of Rosas. I think that in all the previos admiration of Facundo's barbarism, the narrative can be considered as figurative, therefore it actually fights against Rosas by recognizing the faults and defects of Argentineans.
It would be good to discuss it in class with the prof to clarify some doubts.
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