Primo and his ex-girlfriend Sandra’s young son (not to be confused with a dealer also named Papito who is briefly mentioned in Chapter 5). He loves and is always thrilled to see his father, who was briefly a caring and dedicated father, until his night shift threw off his schedule and he got more and more involved with drugs. However, Primo continually disappoints Papito, like when he skips Papito’s birthday after spending his money on drugs instead of a birthday present.
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Papito Character Timeline in In Search of Respect
The timeline below shows where the character Papito appears in In Search of Respect. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 8: Vulnerable Fathers
...In his youth, Primo works, has an apartment with his girlfriend Sandra and their son Papito, and even gives up drugs to stay “lovable with [his] kids.” But when his hours...
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...in or “time to think about drugs.” When Primo makes plans to see his son, Papito is thrilled, but then he does not follow through—he knows he cannot even afford to...
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