Análisis comparativo entre Manta antiguo y Manta actual a partir de la obra sed en el puerto del autor Othon Castillo Vélez.

Abstract

This research aims to address the problem of lack of water in Manta through a comparative analysis between the ancient Manta and the current Manta, based on the work Thirst in the Port by the author Othón Castillo Vélez. This important literary work provides a crucial starting point that serves to analyze the evolution of the situation in Manta in the pass of time. Through a methodology with a mixed approach, supported by quantitative data such as the questionnaires applied to third-year high school students of the Educational Unit Prosecutor Tarqui. The interview with a prominent writer Santos Miranda; Likewise, it was sought identify patterns, changes and trends with the help of the triangulation method, in turn, will complement with contemporary and current sources such as local newspapers to offer from the descriptive level, a comprehensive and real vision of the situation. This analysis allowed us to obtain main result that the majority of young people have been able to witness this problem called “lack of water”, however, currently, there are other problems that cause major concern, such as crime. Furthermore, the students demonstrated their knowledge of superficial data of the work. In this way, the present research work will contribute to the understanding of the problem of lack of water in Manta.