Explained in your opinion, using specific examples from the text, why you think Beli chose the Gangster as a partner? How did she hope this relationship would develop?

This question calls for your opinion, there is no right or wrong answer. Dionisio (the ganster) is Beli’s second lover and second heartbreak. She meets him at El Hollywood when she goes dancing there with Constantina. The Gangster is an older man who is involved in political assassinations. He treats Belicia to high-class restaurants and vacations, but is often gone for weeks at a time on business. Belicia’s first child is fathered by the Gangster. However, once pregnant Belicia finds out the Gangster is married to Trujillo’s sister. Belicia only sees the Gangster once after his wife has her beaten, and the magic has gone out of their relationship.