Diarios de Motocicleta

I feel like there are many scenes in the film that helped shape Ernesto's personality. When he was saying goodbye to his family you could see how much he loved them and they him. Family unity is very important, it gives a person the ability to try new things knowing they have something to fall back on. He was able to embark on his journey with his friend secure in his decision.
Ernesto was honest and trustworthy. His girlfriend gave him fifteen dollars to buy her panties. He refused to spend the money on anything else. Even when extremely ill he denied himself medical care refusing to spend her money on himself. Honesty prevailed when he told the doctor to stick with medicine because his writing was terrible.
Ernesto saw so much devastation and destruction on his journey like the man and woman who were forced out of their home to find work. In the end he gave the couple the fifteen dollars after he and his girlfriend broke up even though he could have benefited from it himself. That self sacrifice continued throughout the film. While watching from a nice boat as the poorer people were pulled behind in a small vessel you could see his anguish and you knew that he did not believe in the segregation.
When he reached the leper colony he refused to wear gloves choosing instead to humanize the individuals. The lepers were surprised that someone was actually touching them without a barrier in between. How long had it been since they were touched and made to feel worthy.By giving of himself he touched many lives. Ernesto gave up a life of privilege to fight for what he believed in . He was honest, trustworthy, compassionate and brave all qualities of a good leader