Ultimately, love and personal values are shown to survive even the "vicissitudes of war," as Ignacio eventually warns Emilia and helps the family plan their escape to France. Historical Significance
The central conflict of the novel revolves around Lorenzo Matamoros, a former captain in the Republican army. To escape certain execution by the Fascist regime, he goes into hiding in a secret basement beneath the family’s tailoring shop. This transformation—from military leader to a "tailor" living in shadows—symbolizes the erasure of identity forced upon those on the losing side of the war. hija del sastre pdf upd