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House Of The Scorpion Analysis
House of the scorpion 1. The story takes place in the fictional country of Opium. This country is located between the United States and Mexico. Opium, was established by a powerful drug lord named El Patron (which means "the boss" in Spanish). This story also takes place in the poppy fields, where Matt first lived. It also takes place in Alacarian Estate. 2. Matt- Matteo Alacarian, a clone, a very nice boy, but cries a lot.

El Patron- The real Matteo Alacarian, a powerful drug lord, a man that wants to live forever, a very evil man that wants to make clones, and kill them just so he can live longer.

Emilia- The oldest daughter of Senator Mendoza, hates Matt. Maria- Younger daughter of Senator Mendoza, Matt’s girlfriend,

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