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Who is Edgar and what happened to him?
Who is Edgar and what happened to him?
Cousin of the narrator. He died. He had a passion for justice and as an activist planned to dispose of the corrupt President Cerezo.
What was life like in Guatemala in 1989?
What was life like in Guatemala in 1989?
A lot of corruption and violence. Being sad was normal.
How did Alberto arrive in Tijuana?
How did Alberto arrive in Tijuana?
He took the bus from Tuxtla Guitérrez north to Oaxaca, D.F., Guadalajra, Mazatlán, Culiacán, and then finally arrived in Tijuana.
Why didn't the Mexican police ask for Alberto's documents?
Why didn't the Mexican police ask for Alberto's documents?
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Who helped Alberto cross the border?
Who helped Alberto cross the border?
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How does Alberto describe his life in the U.S.?
How does Alberto describe his life in the U.S.?
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What does the narrator say about going to the U.S.?
What does the narrator say about going to the U.S.?
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How can the narrator get through Mexico without having any issues?
How can the narrator get through Mexico without having any issues?
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How old is the narrator?
How old is the narrator?
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Study Notes
Edgar's Story
- Edgar, the narrator's cousin, died fighting for justice against the corrupt President Cerezo.
Life in Guatemala (1989)
- Life in Guatemala in 1989 was marked by corruption and violence.
- Feeling sad was a normal state of being at that time.
Alberto's Journey
- Alberto traveled from Tuxtla Guitérrez to Tijuana by bus, passing through Oaxaca, D.F., Guadalajra, Mazatlán, Culiacán, and Guamas.
- He arrived in Tijuana with the help of a coyote.
Alberto's Life in Mexico
- Alberto was not asked for his documents by the Mexican police because he looked Mexican, thanks to a blue guayabera given to him by his brother.
- He blended in, looking like a Mexican bus driver.
Alberto's Life in the US
- Alberto rented a room from a Mexican family and found a job in the US.
The Narrator's Decision
- The narrator reluctantly decides to go to the US on February 16, 1989, to secure a better future for her children.
- She initially did not want to abandon her children, but reconsidered her decision.
The Narrator's Journey
- The narrator plans to use her sister-in-law's documents to travel through Mexico without being detected, as they look similar.
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Review flashcards for Esperanza Carol Gaab Chapter 6, covering topics such as characters, plot, and historical context.
