The moment of panic that was instilled within Enrique due to the realization that his mother was leaving him left a memorable impact upon me. The bond between a mother and a child is one that I believe is very important, and due to this it personally pains me to see a child in a situation in which they are losing their mother. The reaction that Enrique gave is reminiscent of how I would have reacted if I was his age. My mother is a very important figure in my life, and if I were to lose her I would be devastated. I can connect on a personal level with Enrique because he is going through something that I fear. Furthermore I like this part of the book because it is an integral catalyst for the events that transpire later in the book. The lack