Part II, Chapters 42-46 Summary and Analysis

In Chapter 42, "Tormenta," Samir recovers and makes plans to have another party, after which Thomas and the others discover ten cans of beer hidden in each of their cells, which they drink. Samir escapes from his cell and makes a commotion until Thomas gives him the rest of the coke. While a storm rages outside, Samir smashes up the kitchen next to the cells. In the morning, Thomas is awakened by angry guards, who have discovered that contraband is missing. Samir is taken away and tortured until he sobs but when Thomas calls out to him later, Samir responds feebly that the guards did not find the cocaine.

In Chapter 43, "A Special Visitor," Samir receives another 90 days in solitary. Gabriel Sanchez, the politician who had stolen labor funds, is brought to the solitary confinement block...