Volar By Judith Ortiz Cofer
In Judith Ortiz Cofer’s short story “Volar,” a girl who is a huge fan of comic books dreams of being a Superhero but realizes her reality. Whether a child or an adult, most of us have our dreams; however, not all wishes become true.
The narrator, the girl, begins her story describing how much she loves comic books such as Legion of SuperHeroes and Supergirl so much that a pile of her books is high as she is. She smoothly continues with her repeated dream in which Cofer vividly conveys the image that provides the reader with her strong sense of purpose. The narrator looks strong and beautiful with long blond hair. She believes that “Supergirl had to be aerodynamic.” She also uses her powers to see through the buildings and fly; she jumps over
The narrator, the girl, begins her story describing how much she loves comic books such as Legion of SuperHeroes and Supergirl so much that a pile of her books is high as she is. She smoothly continues with her repeated dream in which Cofer vividly conveys the image that provides the reader with her strong sense of purpose. The narrator looks strong and beautiful with long blond hair. She believes that “Supergirl had to be aerodynamic.” She also uses her powers to see through the buildings and fly; she jumps over