Carlos's Transformation

Carlos becomes a mature young adult in chapter 21 and 22. His innocence is no longer prevalent. He catches himself glimpsing at the topless bar on walks home from work in Chicago. He never would have done this before, and he understands that it is a sin, but temptation persuades him to look. Also, in chapter 22 Carlos talks with complete admiration and obsession when he mentions blonde American movie stars like Marilyn Monroe and Kim Novak. He is no longer an innocent young boy; he has transformed into a teenager.