 One example of this theme, elucidated by Eckart, is a series of scenes leading to the arrest of the lawyer Carvajal.When the President decides to blame Carvajal for the murder of Colonel Sonriente, it is clear that Carvajal is confounded by the charges.Moreover, despite being a lawyer, Carvajal is unable to defend himself during the sham trial with "the members of the tribunal so drunk that they cannot hear him".