Why is Matt treated so badly by the Alacrans?

Compare and contrast Matt and El Patron.

How does El Patron feel about Matt?

In what way(s) is Matt naive?

How does Tam Lin play a paternal role toward Matt?

Why does Mr. Alacran want to kill Matt, and how does Matt escape death?

What happens to Matt when he escapes from Opium?

According to Esperanza, who is Matt now that El Patron is dead, and what does she want him to do?