The Somebody

In the first few lines of Danny Santiago’s story, “The Somebody,” the reader is told that Chato lives in east LA, where Chato’s specific urban background seems to be related to his decision of becoming a “writer.” The thought of an individual from such a background making an achievement in their life is simply out of reach and mocked throughout the story. This gives the setting for the author’s portrayal of Chato …

…from, can write based on his on life conditions as seen in the story “The Somebody” by Danny Santiago. Basically Chato is used to show that writers who come from urban backgrounds are usually mocked for wanting to become a “writer.” But overcome all obstacles and should be recognized for their achievements by the writing community. The same way Chato longed for recognition from his community urban writers should be known for their literary works.