The Death of Artemio Cruz

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1962

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Is Cruz’s description of his romance with Regina reliable? Why might he have distorted the facts to portray their affair in a positive light?

What role does colonialism play a role in the Mexican Revolution? How does colonialism directly affect Cruz’s life?

Cruz and Bernal come from different social classes, but Cruz becomes Bernal’s heir and the owner of Bernal’s land. Are Cruz and Bernal more similar or different? Justify your answer with evidence from the text.