What you wondering about?
I am very curious as to Matt’s origin. How did the scientists manage to clone El Patron? We do not have the technology today, so this book could take place in the future. I would also like to know whether or not clones are considered human by law. If this story takes place in the future, wouldn’t the human rights be more improved? A quote from the book says, “Technicians are supposed to destroy their minds at birth–it’s the law. But El Patrón wanted his to grow up like a real boy. He’s so rich, he can break any law he wants.” This shows that clones like Matt are illegal, but doesn’t show that they are considered human by the law.
Has anything struck you about this section?
When I read the first 5 chapters, I was shocked at how Rosa treated Matt. How could anybody act so cruel to someone, or something, that shares the same anatomy, the same emotions, and the very essence that makes us human? I’m not sure how clones are regarded in the book’s society, but I think that Matt’s treatment is unreasonable. As a boy under 7 years old, it’s hard enough to be separated from Celia. I am sure that no one would want to have their pride crushed by such horrible treatment.
Why is Farmer making the choices that she is in this first section?
Nancy Farmer has done a good job of building each character in the first 5 chapters. For the number of characters that there are, the character development has been amazing. Any reader would be able to pick up that Tom is a mean person, whereas María is a very nice girl. She has made several decisions in order to ensure the development of the characters. First of all, she makes the interactions between each character clear, so the role of each individual will be without question. Farmer also explains the personalities of character though another character’s dialogue. For example, Celia speaks to Matt about how horrible Tom is during the second chapter.
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