In "When the Parade Ends" by Rinaldo Arenas. Symbolism and Imagery: How do the broken pipes in the streets symbolize decay, frustration, and disillusionment in the story? Narrative Style and Tone: Describe Arenas's prose in this story. How does he capture the gritty reality of life in Cuba? What emotions do the characters experience, and how does the tone reflect their disillusionment? Exile and Separation: How does the theme of exile play out in "The Parade Ends"? What might change in Arenas's work after his separation from Cuba?