Question
Why does La Juanita's family disapprove of
Captain Mercer? Do you agree with their
reasons for disliking him? Use evidence from
he text to support your response.
Answer
La Juanita's family disapproves of Captain Mercer because they believe he is a bad influence on La Juanita and will lead her astray. They also think he is too old for her and that he is taking advantage of her naivety. I agree with their reasons for disliking him because the text shows that he is manipulating La Juanita and trying to get her to do things she is not comfortable with, such as going to a bar and drinking alcohol. He also does not respect her family's wishes and tries to convince her to go against them.