Esteban+and+Transito

In this chapter Jaime confused me quite a bit. Even though he dislikes his father, he agrees to accompany him while he is going to dig up a grave of a sacred family member. Why would he ever agree to do that? Anyway i like how Transito Soto keeps showing up, it seems like Esteban really likes her but doesnt want to admit it because she is a prostitute. I think Transito will probably show up again in this book, and maybe Esteban will finally succumb to his feelings even though she is a prostitute. Well I guess it would be tough with his political career and all, but as shown by one of his associates going off with a gay prostitute everybody has some secrets.

I am not sure if Esteban truly likes Transito, or if he is just using her to get away from all of his problems. In the past, Esteban met with Transito when he was going through an especially difficult time in his life. Esteban's most recent encounter with the prostitute is no exception to this. Esteban is clearly distraught over Clara's death. He hardly speaks to any of his family members anymore and he never eats in his house. His friends try to rid him of his grief by taking him to a brothel, and Esteban agrees because he is trying to run from his pain. However, Esteban's interactions with Transito only make matters worse. He begins to sob with sorrow and calls for Clara in his sleep. Esteban must realize that he cannot hide from his problems.user:mto-ia