In terms of the discussion regarding the continuation of usage of I, Rigoberta Menchú it is a complex one. The problem lies in the differing opinion of the goal that this book was trying to meet. For example, if the purpose of the book was to tell a story and recount events regarding a people that would otherwise be ignored, then yes it should continue to be taught. If it was a book written to tell only the truth regardless of what effect it may have on the greater society, then no it should not continue to be taught. The point is that the effect that the book has had on outsiders who had no idea that Guatemala was facing these hardships and to what degree has been tremendous. Does it really matter that some of these events did not occur to her but have occurred to someone else? Not really...We need to globalize our perspective and not try to minimize the relevancy of the book regardless of some fabrications that may or may not exist. The experiences related were all within the realm of the possible.
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