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The Survivor Wants to Die at the End
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Part 4, Chapters 91-115Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide features discussion of death by suicide, suicidal ideation and/or self-harm, mental illness, child abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, pregnancy loss, substance use, addiction, and cursing.
Part 4: “How to Survive an End Day, Whether You Like It or Not”
Part 4, Chapter 91 Summary: “Paz, 8:12 p.m.”
Paz feels the surreal nature of Alano’s celebrity family entering his humble home. After introductions are completed, they all sit down to share a meal.
Part 4, Chapter 92 Summary: “Gloria Medina, 8:22 p.m.”
The point of view shifts to Paz’s mother. She tells the Rosas about her work at a women’s shelter and how her abusive marriage led her to that career. Gloria sees herself as a survivor and works to help other survivors.
Part 4, Chapter 93 Summary: “Paz, 8:31 p.m.”
Paz can feel Joaquin silently judging his mother for her disastrous marriage and violence-prone son. “‘You’re the best, Mom,’ I say while glaring back at Joaquin” (588).
