[t4e9] Capг­tulo Nueve: El Caballito Access

If the story follows the classic themes found in Latin American literature of this type, the "caballito" also highlights class differences. The acquisition or loss of the horse often underscores the precarity of the protagonist’s life.

If the horse is broken or taken away, it symbolizes the intrusion of adult reality and "the death of innocence." 3. The Power of Perspective

Receiving the horse may represent a rare moment of grace or kindness.