Answering Question 3

In the story “Fiesta, 1980” written by Yunot Diaz, the father brought his son’s to his mistress’ house to create a bond by showing the father’s lifestyle. Throughout the story, the relationship between the father and Yunior is filled with tension due to the father’s personality. Despite the father’s intentions to get close to the kids and expressing a way of masculinity, it made Yunior uncomfortable. According to page 46, it states “The two of them went upstairs and I was too scared of what was happening to poke around. I just sat there, ashamed, expecting something big and fiery to crash down on our heads.” Furthermore, the father is implicitly demonstrating that it’s normal to cheat on a wife. This event leads to secrets throughout the family, as both kids do not tell their mom. The brothers do not inform each other about the mistress until the end of the chapter. It’s important to note that Yunior wants to be like his dad due to the way he talks to girls. However, Yunior hates the way the Father treats him in addition to introducing the mistress; the secret Yunior he is holding is affecting him mentally.