Relationship Between Mexico and The USA
Susana and Eligio criticize each other throughout the novel for characteristics that they have in common. Eligio, for example, is bothered by Susana’s feminist traits, while Susana constantly points out Eligio’s macho attitude – a term whose connotation is stronger than the word “chauvinist.” Implicitly, one of their greatest complaints is that the other person is more interested in their self. An example of this is the opinions that they have toward the respective times that they spend with each other’s incompetent friends. Also, both accuse each other of seeking self-autonomy even though they are married; however, even though they want independence, they search for each other in different countries, and both seem to accept their spouse after being abandoned. Eligio condemns his wife for having a relationship with Slawomir and then has a relationship with one of the authors. The ultimate paradoxical representation is presented in the last chapter when he spanks his wife after she returns to Mexico. The comical action and the submissive behavior are contrary to both characters.
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