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What does Coralito claim about the woman in the longboat, and how does he react upon recognizing her?

Coralito claims the woman in the longboat is his deceased wife, Isabela Hernandez Coralito, who has been dead for six years. Upon recognizing her, he is shocked and insists she must not be allowed onto the ship, but later he tends to her and decides to stay with her.

Coralito is initially shocked and staggered when he recognizes the woman in the longboat as his wife, Isabela Hernandez Coralito, who he claims has been dead for six years. He insists that she must not be allowed onto the ship. However, after interacting with her and hearing her story, he becomes convinced of her reality and tends to her needs. Coralito ultimately decides to stay with her, indicating his belief in her presence despite her supposed death.

Key points

  • Coralito recognizes the woman as his deceased wife, Isabela.
  • He is initially shocked and insists she should not come aboard.
  • Coralito tends to her needs, providing shade and water.
  • He becomes convinced of her reality despite her death six years prior.
  • Coralito decides to stay with her, showing his belief in her presence.
Source:Best American fantasy· THE LEDGE· p. 346–351

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