Pertaining to the theme of desire, what does Tita desire?
Pedro
100
Who's wedding is the Chabela Cake for?
Pedro and Rosaura
100
What is happening in Mexico during the novel?
The Mexican Revolution
200
What character is terrible at cooking?
Rosaura
200
How does Mama Elena break tradition?
handing off her child to the cook (Nacha)
200
How is it apparent in the months January and February that obedience is a theme?
It is tradition for the youngest daughter to take care of the matriarch until she dies. Tita is forced to be "obedient" to her mother and not marry Pedro.
200
Why do Tita and Nacha break down in February?
They are under stress because of the wedding.
200
What are the recipes for January and February?
Christmas Rolls and Chabela Wedding Cake
300
What happens to Tita's father?
he died of a heart attack right before Tita was born
300
Why did Tita end up making the Chabela Wedding Cake?
Mama Elena forced her to as one of her responsibilities
300
What symbol represents heat, danger, destruction and creation?
fire
300
How does Tita's cooking affect the people eating it?
The people who ate her food felt Tita's emotions.
300
What causes Tita's cooking to become soggy?
Her tears.
400
Who narrates the novel?
Daughter of Alex and Esperanza
400
Why are Christmas Rolls Tita's favorite food?
Because they remind her of tradition.
400
How is Magical Realism used as a theme in the book?
when the wedding guests have the exact same emotions after eating the cake that Nacha had while she was preparing the cake
400
Why does Tita get harrassed at the wedding?
Tita gets harrassed at the wedding because people know about her feelings for Pedro.
400
When was Laura Esquivel born?
September 30, 1950
500
Who is Tita's primary caretaker?
nacha
500
What symbol holds Tita back from following her inner passions?