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The other side of the narrative of Esteban Trueba is his reflective narrative. This is when he is thinking about the past from his old self and stating opinions on his actions of the past and stating what he would have done if he had known what would happen. An example of this would be “I remember perfectly. It had been a very happy day for me, because a new lode had appeared, the thick, magnificent seam that had eluded me throughout that time of sacrifice, absence, and hope, and that might represent the wealth I had been seeking for so long.” (32) It is clear in this quote that he is reflecting on his past specifically from the first part. The account of the old reflective Esteban Trueba seems more reliable of an account to the reader since it is being more objective and is not modified by the strong emotions that were present during the events.