Part 2, Pages 325 – 330 Summary

This portion of the book is denoted as the epilogue. It is cold in Northern California. Winter has arrived and it is getting close to Christmas. Paula's breathing has become shallow and she is non-responsive to touch. Willie brings in a bottle of champagne and the family toasts her trip to the next world. Celia plays guitar and sang soft songs to her. The family brings out an album of photographs and speaks about various events that occurred in which Paula was involved. Isabel tells her she loved her and releases her. Paula is bathed and put in warm clothes. Her favorite slippers are put on her feet. Isabel crawls into bed and holds her as she dies. Paula stops breathing at about four in the morning on December 6, 1992.

Part 2, Pages 325 - 330 Analysis

The writer has finally released Paula and allowed...