Eduardo's childhood wasn't that bad, but still had an influence on how he ended up in prison. We see helplessness and empowerment happening while he is in prison. Welcome To Hell is the title for good reason. When Eduardo arrives in prison, he has the power he thought he had; was now gone. “I was part of a group made up mainly of young men just out of high school, hairless and firm” (Eduardo 66 years old). Eduardo uses collective details to convey the horrors of the inmates' youth. “You have to expect to suffer even if you manage to respect the rules” (Eduardo 65 years old). The lieutenant arouses fear in the inmates by saying this. This makes them desperate and Eduardo now completely belongs in this place. “I will list your family, medical and mental history” (Eduardo 66-67). A physical description of Eduardo was established to help bring the inmate back to life. “I felt more naked during his interview than when I was in front of the lieutenant with the stern face” (Eduardo 68 years old). This made Eduardo feel defeated, but then she asks Eduardo if he is white or black. Eduardo answers “black” (Eduardo 69). For the first time, Eduardo began to feel autonomous, he was able to be provocative. “My introduction to hell had exhausted every muscle in my body. But in the darkness of the night, a black man slept, victorious” (Eduardo 69). Eduardo's small victory allowed him to regain a little of the life he had before. In conclusion, Eduardo may be defeated by prison, but the optimism he carries within him will carry him for a long time.