The House of the Scorpion Power Quotes

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Quote #10

"Tam Lin did what he wanted to do," Celia said. "He was guilty of a terrible crime when he was young, and he could never forgive himself for it. He believed this last act would make up for everything." (38.37)

Just as Celia exercised power against El Patrón in poisoning Matt, by sacrificing himself, Tam Lin has used his own power of free will to destroy El Patrón's legacy and ensure that Opium will one day be destroyed.