Peru Do Now

So far in Che's journey, he has come into contact with many different people. How have Che's interactions with the people in Peru influenced him, or helped him realize something about himself?
I chose this because Peru really seems to be the section in which Che changes from old Che to new Ce, or so it seems, especially with his views on poverty, which I am sure had a huge influence on his socialist ideas.

Who Did Che Want to Be?

Ernesto Guevara (the young Che) did not seem to want to have a huge impact on the world around him, other than he wanted to help people. He wanted to become a doctor and seemed to have a positive demeanor towards those who were underprivileged, but on his trip on La Poderosa, he seemed more focused on himself, which s understandable considering he was so young. I think back then, he wanted to make a difference in peoples' lives, but individually and in a small way. Later though, when Ernesto began to become Che, I think he started to realize that he wanted to help people on a much larger level. He still wanted what was best for each individual, but he wanted to do it on a larger level. He realized he had a knack for leadership, and could easily lead a revolution in order to help many. He knew he could have a larger impact on the world around him, and took every chance he could get to increase his influence and spread his ideas.

Chile in 6 Words (1952)

Campo "sweeps" radicals with womens suffrage.