Relationships
She is sad that she always leaves goes to New York. She wishes they could spend more time together and rebuild the relationship they had before she had so many siblings.
She is really named Titi Generosa. She is Negi's aunt who is watching the children while Mami is in New York
A girl who has matured and can now be considered a young lady.
What is a "señorita"?
Negi is captivated by It, however, has not yet personalized herself to It. Whenever she is exposed, she wants to interact, however, she either doesn't know how or is too afraid to.
Mami's uncle. He owns a store that sells Puerto Rican food, famous for their stuffed potato balls
Who is Tio Lalo?
In the beginning of the chapter Negi is caught sliding nickels out of this.
He is her little brother. She is jealous of all the time he gets to spend with Mami going to New York to deal with his pain.
He was Negi's piano teacher. He saw Negi in an inappropriate light that initially excited Negi but ultimately made her feel scared, uncomfortable and upset..
An experience that Negi is excited by, however too afraid to join in on
Negi dreams of being able to play this instrument
What is the piano?
Whenever she goes to him with a problem, he acts as her night in shining armor. This is most likely a result of his reoccurring absence he wishes to fill in the lives of his children.
When Negi is sent to church by her mother, where she witnesses the entire congregation go into a frenzy. Negi is captivated, but too afraid to join in on this action herself
What are "oraciónes" or prayers?
What is Papi and Mami's relationship?
Negi feels that in her mothers absence, she is bounded by the duty of helping with the house and her siblings more than ever. Negi feels wrapped and overwhelmed by this
What is a "manta de responsabilidad" or blanket of responsibility?
A food that Negi goes to her Abuela's house for because Mami says it is too much work to cook?