Manny tries to achieve his goals through hard work, as Martinez states in the book ‘’Without work I was empty as a coke bottle.’’ By that quote, the author tries to show us, that when Manny is not working, he feels motionless and not satisfied. Work for Manny is something that gives him pleasure and satisfaction. His life is not complete with him not moving forward.
Manny plays with a gun in an irresponsible and childish way. At one point while playing, he accidently shoots at Pedi. Thinking she is dead, Manny becomes scared, panics, and does not