Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

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Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: Part Four, Chapter Three Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Ari flips through his journal and decides that his handwriting is horrible. He writes that he learned to swim this summer, but then amends it to say that Dante taught him to swim. He tears out the page.
This entry likely means more to Ari than just learning to swim; it’s likely an admission on some level of the love they share, hence not wanting to face it or make it real by leaving the pace intact.
Themes
Silence and Trauma vs. Communication Theme Icon
Intellectualism and Emotion vs. Physical Strength Theme Icon