After reading Cartucho, I would say it hadn’t enhance my knowledge to understanding the Mexican Revolution. In certain points, I can sense the violence death of the soldiers through Campobello’s vision. It lacks the essence to portray ‘revolution lives’, why and how the Villistas struggle to survive. Bur how could I blame the innocent memory of a privileged child? What would children know about the cruelty of war game?
I would like to mention a soft description in part I, Nellie reveals that most Mexican soldiers can sing with a fine voice. Indeed, it is a traditional gift among Mexican men. This musical nature is the living proof nowadays. The men and boys are often perform singing, playing guitar, piano, and double bass either indoor or outdoor. No wonder in a statistic mark the Mexicans are the most happy soul in the world!!
I feel like most of these stories aren’t meant to portray the revolutionary life but the human aspect of both the revolutionaries and Federales alike. In most revolutions thousands of lives are lost without the faintest recollection on their actions and lives.