Genre
Novel
Setting and Context
Set in the context of drug dealership and illegal immigration
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Sombre, horrific, violent, traumatic
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonist is Quixano Pérez saves.
Major Conflict
The entire family of Lydia is murdered in Mexico, but she luckily survives with her son, Luca. Lydia's family is murdered by Javier, a drug kingpin exposed by Lydia's husband.
Climax
The climax comes when Lydia and her son, together with the sisters Rebecca and Soledad, make it to America safely despite the many obstacles they come across.
Foreshadowing
Javier Crespo's expose about his drug dealership foreshadowed the merciless massacre of Lydia's entire family except her and her son.
Understatement
The influence of drug dealers in Mexico is understated. The reader realizes that drug warlords are very powerful and influential with networks both in government and society. When Lydia's husband exposes Javier, his entire family is wiped out except Lydia and her son.
Allusions
The story alludes to senseless massacres caused by drug warlords in Mexico and their influence.
Imagery
The sense of sight is depicted when the author describes Lydia's dangerous journey from Mexico to America.
Paradox
The main paradox is when Lydia spots Lorenzo in the migrant facility but claims he is also on the run, which is entirely satirical. Lorenzo is part of the cartel looking for Lydia to finish her.
Parallelism
N/A
Metonymy and Synecdoche
The patrol drone is used as a metonymy for surveillance to make it difficult for Lydia to cross the border.
Personification
N/A
