In Response to "Surviving my own Cuteness" by Daniel Moreno

After reading the hilarious article "Surviving My Own Cuteness" by Daniel Moreno, I couldn't help but agree with him in his key points. I too fall victim to his "chubby cheeks and baby-like build", having the need to "grope for [his] cheeks". According to Daniel, he is cursed with a pair soft and squishy cheeks that take the motherly instinct out of every girl and even boy. He can't take a walk around school without being asked permission to squeeze those immensely adorable cheeks. He has to "play hard to get" every time a "senior or junior try to grab my [his] cheeks". Even though they have their pros and cons, Daniel states that they are part of his personality and that they inspired him to write his article. I think it takes lots of courage to write such a personal article and I congratulate Daniel for his great elaboration in this matter. 

Mystical River of the Truth

Mystical River of the Truth

While reading "The Ferryman" in Siddhartha (pages 105-121) I noticed that Siddhartha is a very talented  person that learns really quickly. One example is when "he learned to build an oar, and learned to mend the

boat, and to weave baskets, and was joyful because of

everything he learned, and the days and months passed

quickly. " - page 110. 

Siddhartha is an avid learner. He absorbs every type of information or lesson that is presented to him and applies it to his life. For example, he earns to listen fully from the river. Vasudeva is a great companion that has taught him  the complexity of the life of a ferryman. 

I liked the fact that Siddhartha lives with the ferryman and that he is listened to because  I know that Siddhartha loves attention. He is being satisfied with Vasuveda. 

Batman Is a Little Brown Wise Man

As soon as I was assigned the task of comparing Siddhartha to a known superhero, I thought about the multimillionaire Bruce Wayne (Batman). There are a few reasons for my decision.

First of all, they both change physically and mentally throughout the book and movie. Siddhartha turns into n ascetic when he lives with the Samanas and at very little a day. Then he started to realize that the Samanas lifestyle was useless so he decided to fatten up and earn his money and life as a merchant. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne started to train to become Batman, got sent to a dark prison and then had to survive with little food and water. He the started to train again to defeat Bane and so he built up muscle and fitness to be able to leave the prison. 

Second,they both started off wealthier than how they finished up in the middle of their stories. The Dark Knight, for example, started off heir of a multimillion business, Wayne Enterprises, and grew up in a huge mansion in the outskirts of Gotham City. Siddhartha wasn't as rich, but he lived with the Brahmins and could pass days without worrying about getting their daily bread. 

Finally, they are perseverant. They will be willing to sacrifice anything and everything to be able to achieve their ultimate goals. In Siddhartha's case, it is Enlightenment.in Batman's, it is to save Gotham and defeat Bane. 

So in the end, Siddhartha and Batman are really alike, even though they live in very different times, places and circumstances. 

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