Always Running | Study Guide

Luis J. Rodriguez

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Overview

Author

Luis J. Rodriguez

Year Published

1993

Type

Nonfiction

Genre

Memoir

Perspective and Narrator

Always Running, written in the first person, relates the personal experiences of the author, Luis Rodríguez.

Tense

Always Running is written in the past tense.

About the Title

The title Always Running expresses the chaotic nature of the author's early life. La vida loca (Spanish for "the crazy life") is a term used by Chicano gang members (those of Mexican descent who were born or are living in the United States) to describe their lifestyle. Gang Days in L.A. names the portion of the author's life described in the book.

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Mentor Mentor Father Son Mother Spouses Luis Rodríguez Young Chicano; grows up as a gang member Ramiro Troubled young man; serves time in prison for attempted murder Chente Ramírez Chicano activist; works with gang members Alfonso Mexican emigrant to the United States; has limited job skills María Estela Mexican emigrant to the United States; has no job skills Mrs. Baez Home-school coordinator for Chicano high school students
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Key Figures

Luis Rodríguez Chente Ramírez Ramiro Mrs. Baez María Estela Alfonso

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Rodríguez's Room Nicknames

Themes

Family and Society Alcohol and Drugs in Gang Life Cruel and Corrupt Nature of "The System"
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