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The story made me feel confused since I wasn't able to understand it as the first reading. I had to reread the story again. I sort of kind of like it because I was able to learn more about the story. Also, it was interesting about in the beginning of the story where the basement was flood of water where the Chacmool was located. Overall, it was a good story to learn more about the Chacmool by Carlos Fuentes and I would recommend to others if they are interesting in the history/background of Chacmool.

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1. I was sorta confused into the beginning of the story but reading more into it the less questionable it is, I was sorta like scared but like creeped out that the statue became alive and started to control someone which is like disturbing, its creepy. I get like nervous and anxiety reading stories that have like questions to what's gonna happen next

2. overall I really like the how the more you read the story it becomes something you want to know more of and like what happens after.

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A. The story made me feel like there was still some traditions that were used to these types of cultures, meaning the mysteries of Chacmool also because he took the statue and later turned into things that were hidious looking and alltogether not normal things.

B. I liked the story because of how it including things like supernatrual events that you cant just prove it happend unless you were there to actually see it

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A) The story made me feel confused i was lost i didnt really understand how/why things were happening.

B) The story was alright maybe with another read through i wont be as confused or lost

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a) Reading the story made me feel a little confused because I did not find the purpose, meaning, or theme behind this story, but then, towards the middle of the story, I started to figure everything out, and the mystery of Chacmool. But overall, the story was very interesting because of the statue that eventually came to life, which made me in shock.

b) I like the story because it has mixed feelings and makes you question a lot if this can be true. Like, in real life, can this really happen that a statue can come to life?

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While reading "Chacmool", I felt really intrigued. I think the transformation of the Chacmool statue from just an object to a dominating presence throughout the story. It goes to show how easily obsessions can spiral out of control. I really liked the story because it mixes both fantasy and reality, and it made me question what was real and what was imagined while progressing through the story. The author uses the supernatural to show examples of the consequences of the past and also the power Chacmool and the idea behind Chacmool hold. The ending had me thinking, which shows why this story is so good.

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1. Reading “Chac Mool” made me feel anxious but also amazed at the same time. At first it seemed like a sad story about a lonely bureaucrat, but as the Chac Mool came to life, the story turned into something scary, mythic, and tragic. It gave me a sense of dread about how obsession and isolation can open the door to forces we don’t understand.

2. Did I like it? Why or why not?

Yes, I liked it because it mixes reality and fantasy together. Fuentes uses the Chac Mool to show how the past still has power over the present and how something we think we can control can end up controlling us. For example the slow transformation of Chac Mool from stone to flesh was very visual and strange. It’s not a comforting story, but it’s a powerful one.

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A. While reading Chacmool, It made me feel a bit unsettled and uneasy because the way that Filiberto’s Statue creates a bit of uneasiness.

B. I like the story because it had a bit of a mysterious theme and I liked how it had a meaning to it. But when I did read it the first time I had to reread it a couple of times because it did have me a bit confused at first.

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A) this story made me feel kind of creeped out. The story starts pretty normal then just gets weirder and darker as it goes on. I found it a little weird that a statue would slowly become alive and then take over someone's life by the end of the story I kind of felt bad for filiberto but also kind of shocked.

B) yeah I thought the story was all right a little weird but it's all right.

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a. Chacmool was very suspenseful. Reading it felt like I was in the woods and something was behind me. Very amazing writing in the purposeful way to keep the audience on its toes and locked in.

b. I did enjoy reading chacmool, from the beginning I was hooked and did not want to stop reading. The author knew how to write and used his talent in creating something which was amazing to read.

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1. The story was very interesting with a little bit of darkness to it. With the discovery of the journal and sorta following it builds tension with revealing things through the journey.

2. I did enjoy it because it was not what I was expecting it to be. I thought it was going to be boring and just random facts, instead it was way more interesting with the intense, gory feeling through the read.

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A. The story made me curious because the statue came to life, which is strange. Not only did it come to life, but it took over Filbert's life.

B. It's interesting to me because even if it was a bit strange, I was interested in what happened next.

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A)The transformation of an ancient statue into a living being that takes control of the protagonist's life is disturbing, and I also felt a certain sadness for Filiberto's loneliness and obsession, as he seems to gradually lose control of his own life.

B)I began to reflect on the power of the past and how we once didn't fully understand it. However, it also felt a little unsettling, which was part of its appeal.

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The story Chacmool made me feel uneasy, it creeps me out how Filbert loses controls of his life. He was in prison isolation and fear is deeply tragic. I also read this story in high school and i thought that it was really interesting even thought i didn't pay attention. I only remender the part where Filbert drowns.

Yes i like the story, even though it was weird. when i read it the story was about a statue controlling a man, and i was connecting it too colonial history. the story made me reflect deeper.

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a. This story gave me a sense of uneasiness and kept me on the edge of my seat because I never knew what supernatural thing was coming next for Filiberto and the statue.

b. I did enjoy this story because it's something different from what I've read before. I also appreciate the cultural connections the the indigenous culture and all the magical elements to it.

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1. The chacmool story left me feeling a mix of fascination and unease. At first it got me feeling a bit humorous because of filiberto buying of what he thinks is a fake state but the charcoal comes alive on the moods  and later on shifts into something  more eerie and unsettling. Which made me reflect on the past and the mythology  that can intrude into our present and how it can lead to an obsession and also destruction.

2. Yes I did like the story because it blends in with our reality and our fantasy in a really clever way. Carlos Fuentes helps use magical realism that helps explore themes of history and faith  but also keeps the suspense alive. Something that I didn't like was how hopeless the ending felt  and Filiberto's death shows that he couldn’t escape the power that he awakened

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1) The story of ChacMool to me was interesting, it did have its thriller moments because of the sudden change of ChacMool changing Filibertos life. I think in a sense Filiberto was kind of enslaved from this deity because the way it made him to certain tasks was shocking. I really liked the suspense the story has

2) Like I said, the story had a suspense that a lot of readers like myself enjoy. The way filberto was “consumed” by this deity which resulted in his death was something very scary for many people but it adds suspense

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1. When reading this story it was something that I would've never thought the story would be about. Although there were some interesting plots to it.

2. This is a story that I would probably not read again. Considering the back story behind it.

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a) The story of Chacmool give me a mixture of emotions, from sadness and shock, to feeling unease when Filbert loses control his life when the Chacmool statue turns real. Its interesting thinking about how a magical statue became human and took over Filbert's life.

b) Overall I liked the story because it connects Mexico's history and traditions and how they can still impact people today. The story made me feel unease because it blends real life with the mystery and how the past controls the present

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1a) The story Chacmool made me feel kind of uneasy and creeped out because of how the statue slowly came to life and took over Filibertos life. It gave me a sense of fear, as in the process of reading the story, the build-up of suspense was happening.

1b) I liked the story because it really mixes Mexican history and mythology with a scary and supernatural plot . It was interesting to see how the past can still have power over the present, even in unexpected, scary ways.

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A)While reading chac mool I was really fascinated but also felt uneasy. The way the author blends Filiberto’s ordinary life with the supernatural presence of the Chac mool statue creates a sense of tension

B) I liked the story because the author uses realism in a very powerful way. The story doesn’t just rely on elements such as horror, it also explores deeper themes such as obsession, colonization, and the clash between modern life and ancient traditions.

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a.) The reading Chacmool made me feel very interested, but uneasy. The story was suspenseful and reminded me of a thriller movie because of the way it kept building tension and mystery.

b.) Yes, I liked this story because it was very entertaining. The story had the audience wanting to know what was going to happen the whole time, and the twist at the end made it more memorable. Overall, the story was really good and it kept me entertained from beginning to end.

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a. This story had me feeling intrigued towards what direction the story was heading in. I noticed the connections with water from when the basement floods to the statue using it in Fliberto's home to him drowning. But it also made me confused in the end wondering how Filberto drowned.

b. I liked the story because it had a mysterious theme around it. The story sounds familiar because it centers around material things coming to life. That has a creepy feeling behind it so I thought it made for an interesting story.

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a) While reading Chacmool, it made me feel a little unsettled and confused, and kinda like "whoa" at the end of the reading. This is because I had realized that the "yellow Indian" was also a Chacmool!

b) I liked it and the twist at the end. I also liked how it had a lot of double meaning! However, it did take a couple of re-reads on some parts because it was somewhat confusing. Other than that, I liked this short story!

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1. The storyline was incredibly suspenseful and made me eager to know what Chacmool would eventually do to Filberto. Overall, the story made me feel worried and excited to see what would happen next.

2. I enjoyed the reading because it was mysterious and entertaining. The reading was so intense and emotive that, with all the suspense throughout, I felt like I was watching a scene from a movie.

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"Chac Mool" interested me that the story of a lone man purchasing an item seems true at first, but as the statue comes to life, it gradually turns into a terrifying nightmare. I started to wonder what was genuine because of a strange tension caused by the combination of ordinary details and paranormal happenings.

I did enjoy it. Carlos Fuentes creates a gripping and thought-provoking fusion of Mexican mythology, history, and contemporary reality. The untrustworthy diary and the Chac Mool's slow change kept me interested, and I liked how it explored obsession and how the past can dominate the present.

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Stephanie Garcia- “Chamool” by Carlos Fuentes

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A) Reading Chacmool made me feel both unsettled and intrigued. The story was eerie, yet I wanted to hear more. I felt sympathy for Filiberto as he was simply someone who liked to collect old artifacts, yet he became possessed by this rain God. As Chac Mool grew more human and aggressive, I began to wonder if he was punishing Filiberto for locking him in the basement. Eventually, the roles reversed and it was now the god that held Filiberto captive in his own home.

B) I really enjoyed reading this story, I love how the story began with the death of Filiberto and then unraveled the mystery through Filiberto’s journal writings. It felt like I was reading a psychological horror story mixed with mythology.

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A. The story of Chac Mool was very interesting, had the feeling of suspense and thriller to it because of the statue taking the life of a human being and then Filiberto's death.

B. It isn't a story that I would usually go for, but it was enjoyable and wouldn't mind reading it again. If there is a movie about it, I would like to watch it.

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A. The story of the Chacmool made me uneasy/ scared. The way the author decided the Chacmool with the sharp teeth and the smell made me tense.

B. I did enjoy the story. The author did a great job explaining the setting the visual. I was able to have a visual movie. In addition even though I was uneasy about the Chacmool I was impressed how he made that character so alive.

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A. This story made me feel a bit weird or off. The overall description had me shocked, "I ran into him on the stairs, I felt his icy arms, the scales of his
renewed skin, and I wanted to scream". I wouldn't want to be in his situation.

B. I personally liked the short story; you can feel this scary tension as you read, which I liked. I wish we knew more about the background history of the Chac Mool, but I overall loved it.

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A)The story made me feel uneasy and intrigued at the same time. Watching how something that first seems harmless, a figurine, slowly transforms into something threatening, it gave the story a suspenseful, almost eerie mood. It also made me think about how obsession or curiosity can lead to consequences we don’t expect.

B)  I liked the story because it mixed ordinary, everyday life with supernatural elements in a way that felt both realistic and unsettling. The way Chac Mool comes alive made the story stand out and left a strong impression. At the same time, I didn’t like how dark the ending was, since it left me with a sense of discomfort, but I realize that’s part of what makes the story powerful.

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a) How does this story make you feel?

This story makes me feel curiousity. At first it just seemed like Filiberto was just buying a statue, but then it slowly turned into something strange. I was surprised when the statue started to come alive and started to control Filiberto’s life.

b) Did you like it? Why? Why not?

Yes, I liked the story. I like stories that mix old culture with mystery. It was interesting to see how a statue from Aztec times could have power in the present. The ending made me think about, if Filiberto drowned on his own or if Chac Mool had something to do with it.

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a. This story made me feel like I had read something I wasn't supposed to. As if I somehow got access to restricted information; credit to the journal entry format, ominous ending, and oblivious friend.

b. I enjoyed the story for its brevity, vague ending, and nontraditional format of journal entry. I also loved how the readers got to see the dynamics shift between Filiberto and Chac Mool, defined by the water in the house. Filiberto silently struggling alone and slowly going "crazy" also added a sense of mystery that I really love in science/religious/mythical fiction.

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a) the reading made me feel sorrowful and exited.

b) I liked the reading chacmool because it was very interesting and it was something I enjoyed, also how the story breaks down and explains the nocturnal ways of chacmool.