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1)How does George Washington Gomez fit the characteristics of a Bildungsroman? List some characteristics and explain how or where they are reflected in the novel George Washington Gomez

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1)How does George Washington Gomez fit the characteristics of a Bildungsroman? List some characteristics and explain how or where they are reflected in the novel George Washington Gomez. In the end, does George Washington find his place in society? What is it? And what do you feel about the ending? How do you feel about George Washington Gomez and his ultimate choices? 

2)What do you make of the end of the text? Do you consider it a tragedy or a happy ending or neutral? What do you think the author means to convey by George's attitudes, actions, and personality at the end of the novel? Consider his wife and father-in-law as well as his relation to Feliciano and the people in his hometown. Is he a sell-out or just surviving or successful? Explain your answer.