es, death and suffering. As I had explained above, both Tanilo and Yzur suffered and died. Tanilo had a very deadly disease, that caused his corpse to smell like a dead body and made him suffer tremendously. His suffering was saved by his beautiful death, in front of the Virgin of Talpa. His death had great meaning to the story, because Tanilo died with his eyes open as if were looking at his own death. As for Yzur, he had also suffered a lot by trying to satisfy his master and talk. He tried and tried, but his words wouldnt come out right. After trying for so long and knowing his master was not satisfied with his success, by beating him, he slowly died. Yzurs death was meaningful because he actually spoke the english language saying Water Master. Master, my Master... (p.38). Their deaths had saved both Tanilo and Yzur from suffering.These two stories have, I believe two main contrasts. One of them is the differences in the environment and atmosphere. The short story of Talpa, takes place in a city of Talpa in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The weather was described as hot in the day and cold at night. There were many dusty roads that they had to go through, and while doing so, they met other people who are competing to arrive first at the Virgin of Talpa. The short story of Yzur on the other hand, had a completely different environment. Yzur and his owner, seems like they stay in a nice house with a big, beautiful garden, so Yzur can be entertained. They were well off and even had their own cook, who had heard Yzur talk. These two stories have completely opposite environments.Another main contrast is that the story of Talpa is based on a family relationship. This relationship was strong and they had all cared for each other. While on the other hand, Yzur and the researcher had also a strong love relationship, but I saw it more as good mutual friendship. The relationships are different, which make these stories more interesting.The ...
