The Motorcycle Diaries Lesson Plan

Both Guevara and Alberto give speeches to the leper community - what do we know about each speech, and how does this reflect their shared journey?

Guevara gives a speech on his birthday, which he paraphrases in his diary. It is lengthy, and the ending sentiment is one of Pan-American unity. He only describes Alberto’s speech briefly, but describes it as likewise lengthy, with Peron being his inspiration. Guevara is slightly disparaging of Alberto’s speech (but in a way that could be read as affectionate). For both of them, it seems that their experiences have solidified their already left-leaning tendencies, and they want to give hope to their audience and assure them that...