Among the Volcanoes | The Themes and Historical Context in Among the Volcanoes
In the following essay, Emily Smith Riser discusses themes and historical context in Among the Volcanoes.
In Omar Castañeda's Among the Volcanoes, the main character, Isabel Pacay, is a typical adolescent girl, faced with issues similar to those of many teenagers the world over: She has boy problems, family pressures, a deceitful best friend, dreams and fears for the future. However, she also is placed in a setting where she experiences a variety of conflicts, some of which she is conscious of and some of which she is too isolated or too young to see. These can be seen through the historical context, the themes, and the imagery Castañeda employs.
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