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Chapter 1 Summary
This chapter clearly depicts the first action, taking place in this novel.
Delaney Moosbacher, described as a liberal humanist and writer, triggers an accident with his car where a Hispanic person is obviously hurt grievously.
Delaney wants to assist in helping him by attempting to talk in English. Although, he attempts it, it does not have much success owing to the matter that the man is not capable of comprehending English. Since the man has severe injuries, Delaney wants him to see a doctor but the man rejects seeing a doctor. Instead of visiting a doctor, he asks for money. Delaney is scared of getting into trouble, so that he gives him $20. After having given him money, he leaves for the recycling center, what he originally has been heading for. Delaney can not stop thinking of this incident and very soon, it seems to be apparent to him that the man, to whom he had spoken to, has to be one of the illegal immigrants camping in Topanga State Park.
His feeling of debt is gone, but he still feels his resentfulness.
Finally, he meets his wife but she deplores the manner, Delaney has managed this conflict.