5-9 ch vida y muerte

How old was the narrator during his first mission?

13 years old

What did the narrator's first mission consist of?

To kill a member of the rival gang, Calle 18

How did the narrator feel after completing his first mission?

Confused, nervous, but also proud to be accepted

Who accompanied the narrator on his first mission?

His brother Pedro

What kind of rules exist within MS-13?

Total loyalty, obedience, no cooperation with police, and defending the gang

What happens if someone breaks the gang's rules?

They can be severely beaten or even killed

What do the rules represent for the gang members?

A way to maintain control, respect, and order within the gang

What happened to a member who broke the rules?

He was violently beaten by other gang members as punishment

How did the narrator react to the punishment?

He was shocked by the violence but accepted it as necessary to keep respect

What does this show about the internal dynamics of the gang?

Fear and violence are used to control members

What is the name of the narrator's girlfriend?

Analía

How was Analía different from others in the narrator’s life?

She was not part of the gang and represented a different life

What impact did Analía have on the narrator?

He began to question gang life and experienced real love for the first time

What problem arose between the narrator and the gang because of Analía?

The gang leaders disapproved of the relationship because she was a distraction

What did Analía ask the narrator to do?

To leave the gang and live a normal life together

What dilemma does the narrator face in this chapter?

Choosing between loyalty to the gang and his love for Analía