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Papi Gets Job at Plant
El Valiente (Pages 23 - 26):
Papi works at a plant moving metal. He has a drinking problem, but Luz doesn’t see it. She only sees the joy of singing with her dad. Estrella notices her dad’s alcoholism. -
Papi Doesn't Get Promotion
El Catrin (Pages 53 - 58): Luz's dad doesn't get the promotion at work. Luz doesn't want to talk to him, but later feels love for him when he gets drunk and sings in the backyard. -
Papi Drinks with Luz
El Borracho (page 81 - 83): Luz drinks with Papi (1 sip to his every 4) and they sing and dance in the backyard. Luz describes this as a joyful time. -
Memo Assaults Luz
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Papi Beats up Luz
El Tambor (page 71 - 74): Papi is drunk and forces Luz to break her own wrist when he hears about Memo forcing her to touch him. -
Papi Tries to Get Sober
La Escalera (page 137 - 139): Mom and Papi sit down and tell the family Papi isn't going to drink anymore. -
Papi Starts Drinking in Secret
La Escalera (page 137 - 139): Luz sees Papi drinking in the garage. She tries to hang out with him, but he ignores her. Papi starts becoming secretive about his drinking. -
Papi Knocks Estrella Out
El Camaron (page 157 - 159): Papi is drunk and hits Estrella so hard that he knocks her out. He feels badly and punches the wall so hard that he hurts himself. -
Mom Leaves
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Papi is Depressed
El Soldado (page 183 - 187): Papi burns pictures of Mom, doesn't bathe, and doesn't really talk to Luz and Estrella. -
Papi Begins to Show Luz Affection