Feelings
How does Xiomara feel in Aman’s place?
Safe
What does Mami and Xiomara’s interaction tell us?
They are clashing again and fighting over their values.
Analyze what Xiomara means by “we saw and were seen”.
She finally sees people who feel and act like her.
What does Xiomara compare her Tuesdays to now?
Mami's prayer circle
What do the sessions with Father Sean do for the family?
They make Mami and Xiomara closer
How does Xiomara feel about the sin she committed?
She's sorry she got caught.
Why does Twin want Xiomara to write a love poem?
To make her feel better
Analyze why Xiomara accepts Mami’s pat on her back as enough of an apology.
She accepts that Mami cannot say she's sorry.
Mami's main reason for everything she does and why she does it.
God
What does Father Sean tell Mami after Xiomara’s confession
Anger is as much a sin
How does Xiomara feel about the new year?
It's off to a great start
What does Xiomara’s reluctance to continue with Aman tell us?
She finally realizes she doesn't want more
Analyze the importance of Xiomara writing a poem to Mami in Spanish before translating it to English.
She's trying to connect with culture and Mami
Xiomara's obsession
Boys
Twin and Xiomara's shared secret
They're both texting boys they shouldn't be
Why was Twin really crying?
Cody broke up with him
How does Aman’s appearance tell us how much Xiomara meant to him?
He really cares about her/He loves her.
Why does Xiomara say she will never write another poem?
She feels like her feelings aren't safe
What Poetry gives Xiomara
Freedom
Mami does this to Xiomara's notebook prompting her to run away
Burn it
How does Xiomara react to Mami burning her notebook?
She has to fight back anger
Analyze Xiomara’s justification for ending things with Aman.
She calls their relationship parasitic and not meant to be
What metaphor does Xiomara use to finally compare to freedom?
Like a skyscraper she's never been invited into.
Analyze why Xiomara and Aman apologize to each other while holding each other.
Aman was sorry for his actions and Xiomara was sorry for ghosting him.
Where Xiomara discovers her new addiction
Open Mic Night/Poetry Club