In the story “Ines in the kitchen”, Cristina Garcia tells the story of Ines who seems to be in conflict with herself. As the protagonist, Ines is confused about her emotions and what decisions to make. Therefore, she struggles with her life, her relationship with her husband, and the memories of the past that haunt her. Only Ines can truly understand what she experiences with each passing day. (provide examples). However, on the other hand, her husband, Richard, is a man who likes to have specific guidelines for his woman and takes care of her appearance. The conflict that arises at the beginning of the story is her husband Richard's control of her. Ines feels trapped and imprisoned in providing for Richard's specific needs. She lives in her own world where rules and regulations are expected of her. At the beginning of the story Garcia introduces Ines' thoughts towards her husband by stating: "When her husband returns home he will wait for her dressed in a silk dress and pearls, wearing makeup and wearing high heels." Ines is in conf...