With the alienation summary, the ability that Julio Ramón Ribeyro had, at the time of writing stories, is demonstrated; For this reason, he is considered one of the most famous and important writers in all of Latin America and not only in his native country (Peru). If you want to know more about this story, we invite you to continue reading the article.
Photography by Julio Ramón Ribeyro
Summary of Alienación: A story that will change your life
This story is about a young man named Roberto, he belongs to the »black» race, his family is of low economic resources and he lives in a neighborhood; he falls in love with a beautiful girl, who is the admiration of all the men of his age in the place.
In her childhood, the girl used to play with all the neighbors regardless of their race, age or skin color, however, as she grows older, her thoughts and way of seeing life change.
Roberto, one day playing loses his ball, tries to reach it but only manages to make Queca (the girl), get scared and decide to get away from him, saying that he did not play with children of his color or his features that characterized him.
This boy, looking for different ways to be able to please his girlfriend, changed his name to Bob, so that this new nickname would generate a little more power. Due to his great desire to improve himself, he obtained scholarships and thus learned the English language.
He tried to look for different jobs but was rejected only because of his color, without taking into account all his knowledge. He decides to go to war with a partner; He loses his life and his inheritance is left to his friend.
»Alienación» is a story that makes you reflect on the different ways in which we can act to show the love we feel for someone and, in addition, everything that we are capable of supporting.
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