America is in the Heart Chapter Summary & Analysis - Part 3, Chapter 32 Summary

Part 3, Chapter 32 Summary

With Alice gone, her sister Eileen comes to visit Carlos, bringing him books and other things like fruits and vegetables. This is the beginning of a relationship that continues for three years. Carlos' knee was damaged in the San Jose beating and the doctors put the leg in a cast. Eventually, the knee requires surgery that leaves him with a stiff leg. Felix comes to visit and brings him news of the UCAPAWA. Felix tells him of the struggle in Spain and that he, Macario and Nick are going to Spain to help the peasants and to help fight fascism.

Part 3, Chapter 32 Analysis

Carlos is quite taken with Eileen, possibly because she is one of the view female visitors he has on a regular basis. He has other visitors. Felix tells him of the troubles in Spain and that he, Macario and Nick are going there to fight. Carlos does not understand why...
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