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The Birth of Artemis Cruz
Artemio Cruz was born on this day in a little hut, however this was the last chapter and it also shows his death, which leads me to infer that the idea of the book is that birth and death are the same as it is all part of the life cycle. -
Isabel Cruz Gives Birth
Shortly after Cruz was born the other slaves on the plantation chased his sister then proceeded to beat her with sticks. All this was happening while Cruz was just abandoned. -
His Love Regina
Although it was a pretty small detail, it leads into the rest of the story when Regina tells younger Cruz that she will do whatever she can to make sure they can live out their life together wether it's legal or not. -
Army Camp
Their camp was really struggling during this time, because of the freezing weather and extremely harsh winds, so they were doing what they could to stay survive. -
Death of Don Bernal
Things with Regina didn't work out, and at this point he has been married to Catalina for 5 years. Then the character "Don Bernal" passed away following the wedding, because of this Cruz ended up inheriting some of Bernal's land. -
Rumor of Priests Getting Shot
When Cruz was visiting so called friends in Mexico City, he ended up overhearing some rumors that the priests would be assassinated the following day. -
Luara or Catalina
When Cruz and Laura were together this night, Laura made Cruz choose between her or Catalina. -
Attack on Enemy With a Twist
Lorenzo and Miguel were shooting at the enemy from the top of a building, however he was less focused on the fight but rather how attracted he was to Dolores. -
Memory of Very Rough Plane ride
Near the beginning of the book Cruz woke up in a hospital bed surrounded by his family, when he has a very distinct of a memory of a plane ride to Mexico City where he was discussing his companies and real estate within Mexico. -
Fancy Dinner at the Coyoacan Mansion
While Cruz and Lilia are dining at a fancy mansion full of luxury, Catalina is dining with Teresa and Gerardo at the Lomas house.