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 Twenty-One Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Ari writes to Dante that he got his driver’s license and took Mom and Dad out to lunch. The best part about getting his license was driving out to the desert, listening to the radio, and looking at the stars. It was beautiful and there was no light pollution.
The freedom of being a licensed driver allows Ari to feel more independent and surer of himself, and thus more comfortable speaking true things to Dante. He shows here that being alone doesn’t have to be bad; it can be meaningful and not harmful.
Themes
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Silence and Trauma vs. Communication Theme Icon