Dinner Party Essay

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The reason I chose these eight specific characters to attend my dinner party is because they seem like admirable, intelligent, and interesting individuals. I placed myself between the two characters I thought I would have the most intriguing conversations with, Esteban Trueba and Pedro Garcia. Esteban Trueba is described as a headstrong and hard-working man- two traits that I wish to conform for myself. I also wish to learn how he had managed to build a vast fortune. On my left, Pedro Garcia appeals to me as a mysterious yet wise character. I desire to listen to his explanation of his “wise ways of nature” that could perform what seem to be miracles. Next to Garcia, sits Uncle Marcos. Being Nivea’s favorite brother and Clara’s favorite uncle, I imagine that he is a nice and genuine person. Also, his occupation as an explorer and inventor probably has its own entertaining stories. Then I placed Nicolas beside Uncle Marcos because they share a common interest of traveling and inventing. Like his granduncle, Nicolas probably also has his own fun tales of his passion. Beside Nicolas is his brother Jaime. Being twins, they probably will get along (I hope!). Jaime’s devotion to helping the poor is a respectable trait I want to learn more of. Next is The Poet who I hope will bring some poetic and lyrical entertainment for the rest of the guests. I invited the two ladies, Rosa and Ferula, who I imagine will get along great since Ferula was close with Rosa’s sister, Clara. I hope the two will bring the female perspectives into the conversations. Finally, we return to Esteban Trueba, sitting by Rosa, his “deceased fiancé”. I believe this particular seating plan will help create a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere for the party. However, some concerns are Nicolas and his father, Esteban Trueba, who had exiled him from the country before. Also, Ferula’s homosexual
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