Raffles Silk Hands: A Generous Thief's Tale
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ScribdTranslationsCENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ECUADOR
FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY, LETTERS AND EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES
Alejandro Calvopiña
Computer Science 1 A
Language and Communication
Dr. Msc. Juan Pilataxi
31 de mayo del 2015
RAFFLES SILK HANDS
1.- Explain the differences between a short story and a legend.
A tale is a brief narrative, oral or written, in which a story both real and
fiction with a small number of characters, a poorly developed intrigue, a climax and
quick final outcomes.
The legend is an oral or written narration that people invent or embellish with their imagination.
stories and then those stories, as they are passed from mouth to mouth, grow, taking on various
paths, adorned with many situations.
2.- Why was a generous thief called 'Raffles Silk Hands'?
Because he helped the poor with the proceeds of his robberies.
3.- List five characters from the novel, excluding the students and the teacher.
course.
1. Raffles
2. Luciana
3. Benjamin, the left-handed
4. Mayor Camacho
5. Don Dimas
4.- In what time period is the novel supposed to take place? Explain the reasons.
It places us in the period after independence in Ecuador around the year 1900.
I could say since a young Quito eagle is mentioned who was recognized in the years
1930.
5.- Highlight Raffles' actions in favor of the needy.
Putting money in the homes and pockets of people in need, donations to charitable institutions,
the overthrow of the usurer who harmed the community.
6.- Did "Raffles Hands of Silk" deserve to be punished with prison? Explain why.
Yes, because no matter how much he helped those in need, he was committing a crime that is the
theft, and this harms the community.
7.- ¿El “don” de la rapidez de las manos de Raffles pudo ser usado de otra forma? Indique
how.
He could have dedicated himself to the show from the beginning as he did at the end, avoiding doing something.
harmful to the community for something that benefits it.
8.- What is your opinion about the education during the time of Raffles Hands of Silk?
I believe that the teaching methodology lacks depth and is detrimental to the students.
teachers classified students by their grades, thus demotivating those who did not.
stood out in class.
9.- Throughout the novel, the name of another legendary figure appears fleetingly.
What is a Quito thief?
The Quiteño Eagle.
10.- Suggest another ending for the novel.
For the long course of time, no one seemed to remember Raffles except his family.
At that time, the governments in the country succeeded one after another, fortunate for Raffles that he arrived at the...
to be able to a man whom I had always secretly admired for his generosity towards the poor.
This president decided to sign a decree by which he pardoned the time remaining for the
Raffles' sentence is completed. Raffles could hardly believe it when he was handed the ticket.
respectively, when Raffles was about to leave the prison, he received a message that the
The President of the Republic wants to interview him.
When the interview took place, the president proposed to Raffles to leave the country since
With his bad reputation, the only thing that awaited him would be problems, he offered him the necessary means.
to do so, and I advise Raffles that he should dedicate himself to some show in which he can
making a living by testing his skills, Raffles who was aware that what
the president said it was true, I accept.
Luciana, after several years of harsh confinement in the French nuns' school,
he persuaded his parents so that he could return to Quito, without having lost the feelings that
he kept very affectionately for Raffles. Upon arrival, he immediately learned the news that
they had freed Raffles, her heart was very excited, she wonders if he still loves her
remembering, without any information about Raffles' whereabouts, Luciana wandered through the places that
They frequented together in the hope of finding him again.
On a Wednesday, Raffles was ready to leave the country and head towards his new adventure,
he wore an elegant suit that was already out of fashion, felt immense nostalgia and after his emotional
farewell with his parents and siblings, he set off with suitcase in hand to roam the streets of his
city, without realizing it, he had arrived in El Ejido and once again nostalgia overwhelmed him, he stopped a
moment and saw the people passing one after another around him, immersed in his
memories forgot everything around him.
After some time, I react and look at my watch; it was already three in the afternoon, the next
the train to Guayaquil would be leaving soon, so Raffles set out to head to the
station. Suddenly, Raffles heard a whisper behind him.
Are you the most famous man in the city?
- It depends on what you understand by famous - said Raffles as he turned with tears in
the eyes.
In front of Raffles appeared Luciana, who broke into tears and threw herself into his arms, after
you stay like that for several minutes Raffles informed Luciana about the trip he had planned
Immediately, Luciana announced that she would accompany him wherever he went, and Raffles with a
smile on the face confirmed what Luciana announced.
Luciana informed her parents of her decision in a letter, apologizing to them for not
fulfill her will and that despite his efforts to change her mind, she had not
I could have forgotten Raffles in all those years.
Raffles and Luciana set off for New Orleans, city of the United States of America.
famous for its carnivals and musical groups of black musicians. Raffles tested sure the advice of the
president of his country and he introduced himself to the owner of a music hall, to whom he asked to be
He allowed me to demonstrate my skill. In time, Raffles became a celebrity since
He would appear in different places with a large audience to showcase his skill.
In this way, Raffles made his life alongside Luciana, now with an honest job where he could
demonstrate his vocation alongside the woman he loves once called "Raffles the Hands of
Seda” no podía pedirle más a la vida.
END
11.- In your opinion, who is the most evil character? Explain the reasons.
Don Dimas, because he deceived people going through financial problems by making them
falling into their tricks, threatening them with taking away their belongings and harming them
community.
12.- Destaque los rasgos positivos de Raffles. Indique lo que le parece negativo en el
character.
His positive traits are his kindness and generosity towards others, his humility and
humanity, its good feelings and ingenuity.
The negative thing I found in Raffles is his lack of control over his impulses, since he has not since childhood.
he could control his obsession with taking things from others, feeling a restlessness and
restlessness or as we commonly say, his hands were itching.