Essay Questions

How is illegal drug dealership in Mexico emerging as one of the main themes?

Illegal drug dealerships are booming in Mexico, and those involved are both influential and authoritative. For instance, Javier Crespo Fuentes is an individual the locals most fear because he is powerful and ruthless; when Lydia's husband tries to expose him, Javier avenges him by killing almost every family member except Lydia, her son who miraculously escapes.

How paradoxical is the character Lorenzo?

Lorenzo is a paradoxical character in the text. The reader knows that Lorenzo is part of the cartel operated by Javier, and he is looking for Lydia to execute her. Ironically, Lydia sees Lorenzo at the migrant facility while trying to run away to America. Lorenzo claims that he is also running away, which is entirely paradoxical. The reader knows that no individual can run away from Javier because he has intelligence everywhere.

Why did Marta commit suicide?

Marta is the daughter of Javier, and she believes that her father is an upright man in society who earns genuinely. However, Marta is shocked when she learns from an expose by Lydia's husband that her father is the most notorious drug dealer in Mexico. Marta is shocked and cannot take in this shock. Therefore, Marta decides to commit suicide to run away from the embarrassment that will come along with the expose about her father.