On page 12, readers are introduced to the exposition of the plot. Lefty Mendieta opens the door to Bruno’s house in the neighborhood of Guadalupe. A spicy aroma evokes his senses and is met with Bruno’s body on twisted sheets. Dr. Montano then observes that Bruno has been dead for five to seven hours (13). The searching is interrupted by Briseno who tells them that Engineer Canizales, Bruno’s father, wants to quickly wrap up the case with ballistics and forensics, consider it natural causes, and decline the autopsy. As a result, no one wants seems to want justice. Lastly, covering up the case with the lie that Bruno died from a natural cause, proves that there is no truth amongst the detective administration.
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Villegas opens the door; Mendieta is met with a familiar scent and accuses him for the murder. Goga then comes to the door agreeing to Villegas’ asking how Mendieta is going to prove it. Consequently, Mendieta begins to use physical methods; Goga Fox shrieks at his actions, instead of supporting them (217). Subsequently, she confesses proudly that her husband and she are the perpetrators. Nevertheless, she exclaims that nothing can stop her since they have enough money to buy the Supreme Court (219). Just this statement reveals how corrupt the justice system is; money can cover up any immoral crime. In the end, Mendieta lets Samantha’s bodyguards to take care of them and leaves, instead of releasing them to the court for trial (221). Although Mendieta doubts he did the right thing and breaks down in tears, he does take Dr. Para’s advice, meets a brown skinned woman in Mazatlán, and moves on with his …show more content…
For example, when Goga Fox opens the door, Mendieta is mesmerized by her beauty and bold fragrance (107). Prior to this, he vocalizes the immediate dry, spicy fragrance as he enters the scene of the murder. Either he is too hypnotized with lust for Goga Fox or he decides to push away his detective instincts that Goga Fox’s perfume might be significant to the case. However, one factor remains certain. At the end of chapter twenty-four, Lefty does leave the house terrified, and even though the narrator does not reveal his inner thoughts, suspicion that Goga Fox is the murderer are presumed. The last chapter ends with Goga Fox and her husband revealed as the murderers. Due to the failure of the court to give a fair trial and the extreme wealth Goga and her husband have, correction in behavior is dismissed. This may be the reason why Goga Fox confidently orates she is not ashamed for her actions. Further highlighting how the corruption of the city shaped the character of Goga Fox and why she is not committed to one single relationship. Mendieta leaves the scene and breaks down crying. Eventually though, as page 222 proclaims, he does take Dr. Parra’s advice and meets a brown-skinned woman. This passage not only indicates that Goga Fox was killed, but it opened up an opportunity for Lefty to move on. Thus, the
Although it is subtle the rising …show more content…
Villegas opens the door; Mendieta is met with a familiar scent and accuses him for the murder. Goga then comes to the door agreeing to Villegas’ asking how Mendieta is going to prove it. Consequently, Mendieta begins to use physical methods; Goga Fox shrieks at his actions, instead of supporting them (217). Subsequently, she confesses proudly that her husband and she are the perpetrators. Nevertheless, she exclaims that nothing can stop her since they have enough money to buy the Supreme Court (219). Just this statement reveals how corrupt the justice system is; money can cover up any immoral crime. In the end, Mendieta lets Samantha’s bodyguards to take care of them and leaves, instead of releasing them to the court for trial (221). Although Mendieta doubts he did the right thing and breaks down in tears, he does take Dr. Para’s advice, meets a brown skinned woman in Mazatlán, and moves on with his …show more content…
For example, when Goga Fox opens the door, Mendieta is mesmerized by her beauty and bold fragrance (107). Prior to this, he vocalizes the immediate dry, spicy fragrance as he enters the scene of the murder. Either he is too hypnotized with lust for Goga Fox or he decides to push away his detective instincts that Goga Fox’s perfume might be significant to the case. However, one factor remains certain. At the end of chapter twenty-four, Lefty does leave the house terrified, and even though the narrator does not reveal his inner thoughts, suspicion that Goga Fox is the murderer are presumed. The last chapter ends with Goga Fox and her husband revealed as the murderers. Due to the failure of the court to give a fair trial and the extreme wealth Goga and her husband have, correction in behavior is dismissed. This may be the reason why Goga Fox confidently orates she is not ashamed for her actions. Further highlighting how the corruption of the city shaped the character of Goga Fox and why she is not committed to one single relationship. Mendieta leaves the scene and breaks down crying. Eventually though, as page 222 proclaims, he does take Dr. Parra’s advice and meets a brown-skinned woman. This passage not only indicates that Goga Fox was killed, but it opened up an opportunity for Lefty to move on. Thus, the