In this powerful narrative, Rodriguez tells of his summer working a construction job. How does Rodriguez feel about manual labor? Is he ashamed to be a college student doing physical work? Explain his attitude toward the work and himself. As you read the story, note the powerful descriptive details that help to move the narrative forward, illustrate the characters, and illuminate the message. Share at least one of these descriptive examples in your discussion post. Discuss the significance of the conclusion of the story and the narrator’s comment about los pobres (the poor). How does he feel about his encounter with them? Does he relate to them?

Rodriguez, R. (2019). The Workers. In K. Russell (Ed.) Write Now, 2nd edition [VitalSource digital version] (p. 99-101). New York: McGraw-Hill Education