Critical Analysis (Moralist Approach)

Adios, Cordera!

"Adios, Cordera!" is one of Leopoldo Alas' short tales, which is significant because he is
often regarded as the father of the contemporary Spanish short story, and this narrative
undoubtedly addresses Spain's modernity. Despite the fact that "Adios, Cordera!" is a short story, it
contains essential life lessons that readers can apply to their own lives and ponder on. Also, the story
was short, but it was easy to follow the flow of the story, as if I was just reading the plot and not
realizing I'd finished it because the context itself may catch your attention by delivering a specific
message throughout the story. This analysis will primarily concentrate on the moral teachings, the
message that the story conveys, and the story's moral impact.

Starting with the plot summary, the narrative is about two children named Rosa and Pinin
who adore their family's cow, Cordera, as if she were their mother. The family is destitute, and the
father understands that he will have to sell the family's beloved cow to pay the rent. He, like the
children, is heartbroken. So, just by reading the synopsis, we can tell what the conflict was about,
and it may even hint at the emotional lesson it delivers, which is about letting go of treasured things.
I believe that the most majority of us, as individuals, have already gone through this phase of letting
go of something we value in our life and that there is no other option, therefore despite the
difficulty, it is the only option. This is the story's key point about how the lesson is transmitted to
us, through this situation. Based on my reflections on the narrative, letting go can be difficult at
times, and sacrificing something can be difficult, but what will be our solution if we don't do it? How
will they survive if they don't sell La Cordera, just like in the story? Even though the cow was
extremely valuable to them, Anton de Chinta did so because they would starve to death if they
didn't let go of her. Sacrificing may be difficult; there will be losses and tragedies, but for the benefit
of the greater good, we must make the right decision, which is where sacrifice comes into play.

Another thing I learned from the narrative is that animals/pets may be our companions. This
circumstance is rarely observed in real life these days, but I've encountered some, including my own
family. It is not always our fellow humans who can console us; it is also possible for our pets to do so.
They are the best companions you can ever have if you have trouble dealing with others, and they
have been proven and tested. I can certainly connect to this because we once had a puppy named
Peanut who we adored! We learned from the vet that she was weak and needed to get euthanasia.
We debated for days whether or not we should sacrifice her. We made a list of what could happen if
we choose to sacrifice her or not. If we do not give up on her, she would be in pain while living with
us, therefore our last alternative was to take her to the veterinarian, and we made the correct
decision. We didn't want our dog to suffer, so we let go, and this is why the tale had such an impact
on me since I can identify to it. I can understand how pets may be really valuable to us, humans, and
how we should value the time we have with them as long as they are there for us, and this applies to
both families and pets.

Finally, "Adios, Cordera!" is a nice, sentimental story that is continually entertaining, which is
why readers like myself enjoy it so much since it teaches me moral lessons that have helped me
realize a lot of things in real life. We must continue to live our lives even when we are confronted
with catastrophes. In real life, that shouldn't prevent us from achieving our objectives because we all
have losses and failures, therefore we shouldn't give up easy, and if this situation arises now,
remember that we are not alone. There may be someone who actually cares for us, someone close
to us, such as a family member or friend, but it is far more appreciating if it is our pets who
accompany us. I was deeply moved by Leopoldo's narrative "Adios, Cordera!" and the context in
which it was written. It is a genuinely amazing narrative, and I would encourage everyone to read it
and meditate on it. Let us always be grateful for the times when we have someone by our side,
and whenever tragedies strike, let us stand, face them, and not give up.