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Joaquín's isolation is palpable; he struggles with the thoughts of putting Casimiro down due to the dog's failing health. The act of searching for a humane way to end his dog's life underscores his state of mind, illustrating both his desperation and his unwillingness to let go completely. His solitude is disrupted when Berta and her mute daughter Betty arrive looking for a place to stay, having found an ad for a room in Joaquín's home. Though initially annoyed by their presence, Joaquín reluctantly agrees to rent the room out of financial necessity as his debts mount, threatening the confiscation of his beloved house.