1. Man of La Mancha
... foreclosed on it. Just because they are a church it doesn't mean that they are different from any other property owner, and they all to obey the law and pay, just like everyone else. He followed the law, got thrown in jail and was sentenced to death. While in jail, Cervantes pleads in his defense by reenacting the story of Don Quixote, a man ... attempt his seemingly impossible goal. He wanted everyone to be equal, and wanted equality in society. "The law says treat everyone equally. We only obeyed the law!" (Cervantes, Man of La Mancha, p. 9) Cervantes and his manservant were thrown in...
- Word Count: 1456
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School