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Mariano AzuelaThe Underdogs: A novel of the Mexican Revolution
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1929A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Why does Demetrio keep fighting? Why won’t he stay with his wife and child when he gets the chance?
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Discuss the evolution of Luis’ character over the course of the novel.
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The Spanish title of the book is Los de Abajo, which is literally translated as “those down below” or “those underneath.” The title The Underdogs was debated when the novel’s first translation was published in 1929. Do you think the English title is appropriate for the book? Why or why not? Defend your position using evidence from the book.
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