Mauricio The Eye Silva

This short story is very meaningful and has lots of powerful words. The way the narrator describes the story itself is also very powerful, and the story "The Eye" tells really brings an emotional side out of the reader but also in the character. The author seems to explain a lot in such a short story. First how "The Eye" is very hidden and somewhat protective of his identity. He didn't go showboating his resistance of Chile or anything. And once the narrator became friends with "the eye" they become closer and he realizes that "the eye" may be homosexual. Finally right before he left for Mexico he confessed. I think this is a very important part of this story, just because it really shows how important and how good it can make somebody feel if they are open with their sexuality. But also there seems to be a reoccurring theme that "the eye" hated violence in which he always avoided at all costs. Then the both of them split up for a few years traveling working in different areas around the world. Then once the narrator ends up in Berlin they run into each other where "the eye", who comes across as this emotion less, strong character has an epiphany. They talk and "the eye" pretty much describes a part of his life that he may not necessarily want to remember. Basically "the eye" went to India to photography brothels for a book, and what he ended up finding was really a life changing experience. First he sees a culture that is wanting attention and really shows struggle for the people. The author makes quite clear that this story is very important to "the eye" by explaining how he always pauses for a couple of minutes and then the narrator "lit up a cigarette". "the eye" is really giving it all hes got not to breakdown in front of his friend. "the eye" talks about how male brothels and prostitutes are basically cutting the boys balls off. This is where "the eye" had a turning point in his life and really couldn't take it anymore. He ends up pretty much kidnapping two of the boys and they travel faraway. "the eye" takes care of them teaches them and loves them unconditionally that is. However they die of a disease and "the eye" is devastated. Overall "the eye" seems lost again, he has really no money no friends and lacks structure. I think India screwed up his head and now he is looking for help anyway he can, crying.