The story “Paso” by Jose Donoso is a compelling story of love and the absence of. It takes place in a well to do home that thrives on traditionalism. This traditionalism is disturbed by the coming of a new member into this inner circle of house mates and the problems that accrue due to this. This paper will look at the theme of the story both before and after the introduction of this new member. The writer will also offer theory as to why and how the traditionalism was broken and this “house” fell apart. To begin the one must look to ....