Genre
Political Non-Fiction
Setting and Context
Primarily the United States from Castro's birth in 1974 until the present day
Narrator and Point of View
From the point of view of Julian Castro
Tone and Mood
Triumphant, Chaotic, Solemn, and Mysterious
Protagonist and Antagonist
There is no clear protagonist/antagonist structure in the book.
Major Conflict
Castro's struggle to "make it" in life while trying to advance his career
Climax
Because this is a non-fiction book, it has no climax.
Foreshadowing
Castro rising to director of HUD is foreshadowed early on in the book
Understatement
The profundity of Castro's success' are understated throughout the film
Allusions
To Castro's own history, the history of the United States, geography, the Bible, and popular culture.
Imagery
Castro uses intense imagery to illuminate the intensity of his struggles
Paradox
Castro was exceptionally poor and had no reason to survive and thrive, yet he did both very well.
Parallelism
Castro's story is often paralleled with the story of other people that were in his position.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
Suits = important people
Personification
Castro's struggles are personified in the book.
