sentences:  Montero holds Aura in bed, when suddenly the youthful Aura transforms into the old widow, Consuelo, in his arms, as he himself transforms into the old General Llorente.Throughout the story, Felipe Montero and Aura project the youth of life, and mirror the younger lives of General Llorente and Consuelo.For this reason, Felipe is able to connect so much with the General through his writings, and Aura mirrors the actions and movements of the old widow.