Debray described Guevara as "optimistic about the future of Latin America" despite the futile situation, and remarked that Guevara was "resigned to die in the knowledge that his death would be a sort of renaissance", noting that Guevara perceived death "as a promise of rebirth" and "ritual of renewal".
Walaupun begitu, Debray merasa bahwa Guevara tetap "optimis dengan masa depan Amerika Latin", dan menyatakan bahwa Guevara "siap mati karena ia tahu bahwa kematiannya akan menjadi semacam kelahiran kembali", terutama mengingat bahwa Guevara menganggap kematian "sebagai janji kelahiran kembali" dan "ritual pembaharuan".