Comparison Contrast

The stories "Flavio" and "Sister Flowers" both had some key points or comparison as well as extreme differences. For instance, both Flavio and Marguerite could appreciate the struggle of growing up without a silver spoon in their mouthes. Both characters have learned important life lessons. They also contrast with one another by what obstacles they faced growing up.

The struggle of survival both Marguerite and Flavio faced was growing up at what others think is the bottom. While Flavio didn't have food in his belly, Marguerite had eyes on the color of her body. Each of them faced a common problem that we still see today, and it's a problem we don't like to face. Flavio had to  help his family raise the kids, and in an essence Marguerite had the same task, only given to her by herself.

They each also walked away from their lives as a stronger person. Although Flavio didn't have much time, he still learned that not all of life is fair and sometimes you get the end of the stick. Marguerite, although her lesson was slightly different, learned that education can help over come obstacles so that end of the stick isn't always in your own hands. Both characters endured what problems they faced and with little to no complaints, learning valuable lessons and skills that can only be taught through experience.

Their stories are not all similarities however. While the basic sex of the character, national origin, and time period are all blunt differences, there are a few others. One particular difference is the lesson learned. One character learns about education of oneself, and the other learns the hardships of life. Another difference is the life in which they live. While both are considered outcasts at one point to another in our society, they haven't and will never walk in one another's shoes. Growing up in poverty is completly diffrent they given a life a prejudice. Marguerite would never know how it feels to be Flavio and vise versa.