I had known very little about
Victor Jara before going on this trip, only knowing what I had read from the
assignments. As I traveled through Chile I came to the realization that Victor
Jara had played an important role in Chile’s history. He was an activist and in
a way a voice of the people who were suffering in Chile. His songs gave people empowerment
as well as gave light to the rest of the word of the social and political issues
in Chile through his songs. I did some research on some of his songs and again
I found myself attached to the song “El Derecho De Vivir En Paz”. This song had
to do with Vietnam, but in a way it does portrays a general message that we all
deserve to live in peace. Another song that I found myself attached to was the
song “Te Recuerdo Amanda”. As I later learned more about his death I found
myself baffled and deep in thought as to how could someone commit murder like
this? How could someone torture someone and cut their hands off, as well as
shoot them 43 times? What baffled me the most was no one was truly held responsible
or at least truly held responsible. One former military officer being found
guilty in civil court is not justice to me. I think people should stand up and
have them criminally tried. What baffled me the most about the entire situation
is that these officers showed no remorse and no sympathy, but through this tragedy
came some good. Victor Jara left a legacy that will not be forgotten, as well
as a musical mark on the world.
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