Juan's comment on Sharon's Reaction to chapters 9-10

            I like the fact that Sharon pointed out that Central City gives some insight on the 1950’s, I did not really think about that as I was reading. I was completely oblivious to the fact that opera houses were a big deal back in the 50’s. Subsequently, I agree with the fact that Sharon mentioned Dean was enjoying his time in Denver. I think a lot of this in these two chapters had to do with the fact that he was not worrying about Dean and whatever he was doing; it was more about him and what he enjoyed. On another note, now that I look back on it, what Sharon mentioned about the descriptions is fairly accurate. They do capture and characterize the freedom and uncharted territory. Also, I agree that he is restricted by always wanting to do the popular thing that his friends are doing.

            Like Sharon, I also wrote about how I thought Sal had changed after these chapters. I also spoke about how Sal realized that he had spent hardly any time with Dean, and I found it ironic as well how the reason he went to Denver was to hang out with Dean and he ended up not spending much time with Dean. Although Sharon is unsure whether or not Sal wants to go to San Francisco because of Dean or of his own accord, I am almost positive that he wanted to go before Dean mentioned the idea of going. The fact that Dean is going as well annoys me, but we shall see where the story is headed.