Discovering the Secrets of the Universe: Brianna Gibson

       Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

By-Benjamin Alire Saenz

   In this novel, Aristotiles (Aristotle) sets out to discover the secrets of the universe. This becomes a main theme in this novel. Discovering the secrets of the universe is almost the same as asking someone, "What is the meaning of life?" As Aristotle and his best friend Dante live on with their lives, they notice that every little thing unfolds one of these secrets. Things as little as stars in the sky. 

  To discover the secrets of the universe was not a concept that Aristotle and Dante could easily understand. They waited for where life took them, and saw what it had to offer. We as people are not meant to know the secrets of the universe, but if we are curious enough, we will try. Along his journey to discover these secrets, Aristotle also became familiar with secrets within himself. This novel not only focuses on the world around Aristotle and Dante, it also focuses on Aristotle and Dante themselves. 

   Aristotle was like a blank slate before he met Dante. He didn't know anything about himself. He spent years trying to discover his own self out. When he met Dante, his secrets and wonders relating to himself were discovered. He came in touch with his emotions, hobbies, and overall sense of self. Discovering the secrets of the universe could mean a lot more than the literal universe. It could mean discovering yourself, as Aristotle, along with Dante did. 

As the story moved along, Aristotle and Dante never figured out the literal secrets of the universe. They more so took what was special to them, and made those their secrets of the universe. Things as small as birds, the night sky, and other animals like dogs. All of these secrets symbolized something large in their life, though they were so small. Discovering the Secrets of the Universe is really what you make it.

In conclusion, no can really discover the secrets of the universe. It's more of what you make, and decide to label as something important. Something important enough to be a secret or mystery. The theme of discovering and self discovery is one of the greatest themes in this story. To Discover the Secrets of the Universe, is to discover the little things in your life, that may not be so little in your eyes.