That poor girl wasn't a girl," Señor Eduardo said; he'd glanced once at Lupe, asleep in his lap, just to be sure she was still sleeping. "That poor girl was Flor
In "Avenue of Mysteries," the character Señor Eduardo shares a poignant insight about a young girl named Lupe. As he looks at her, asleep in his lap, he reflects on the tragic circumstances surrounding another girl he refers to as Flor. His comment suggests that Flor's life was burdened by hardships that robbed her of the innocence typically associated with childhood.
Through this statement, Señor Eduardo conveys a deep sense of empathy and sorrow for Flor. It highlights a theme in the book regarding the complexities of identity and the impact of external factors on one's life. Flor's experience serves as a stark reminder that not all children enjoy the same carefree existence, and some carry great emotional weight despite their ages.
