El Viaje de Carol

Right away I could tell that Carol was a "free spirit". She did what she wanted when she wanted and how she wanted to do it. She was not afraid to stand up for herself like when Tomiche stole her hat and she kicked him right in the groin. It seemed like Carol was always looking for adventure and a way to escape. She would not wear skirts and dresses like other girls but instead wore slacks and button down shirts like the boys.When Carol's mom passes away she is forced to live with her aunt. I think this is where Carol's rebellious ways really come out and we see who she truly is. Carol, being from New York was always up front with people and told them exactly how she felt. Being in a warm climate culture, Carol had trouble adapting to the culture. Through Tomiche, Carol was able to discover what was really going on in Spain at the time. She was shocked by the cruelty of the soldiers and how they would execute towns people for no real reason. In the end Carol, through hard times and struggle is able to mature into an adult and come into her own.