Themes / Central Idea
What role does food play in exploring the theme of cultural identity in Antojos?
It symbolizes the narrator’s desire to reconnect with her roots.
What does Yolanda have an antojo for?
Guavas
What is a palmilla?
A type of small palm or tree native to tropical regions
Page 677 - “In the countryside some campesinos still used the word to mean possession by an island spirit demanding its due.”
(Alvarez 677).
Who is performing at the superbowl?
Kendrick Lamar
What is the most prominent theme in the story?
Nostalgia - Use nostalgia to connect with your past and let it inspire your present and future
What's the name of the kid Yolanda met at the cantina?
Jose
What is a machete
broad blade or knife
What is the significance of this quote? “This was what she had been missing without really knowing that she was missing it all these years.”
It best summarizes the central idea.
This Canadian singer rose to fame with songs like “Sorry” and “Baby,” becoming one of the most-streamed artists of all time.
Justin Bieber
What theme/topic did the Debi Tirar Mas Fotos assignments relate to?
How many men appeared when Yolanda was waiting for José in the car?
2 men
What is nostalgia?
A sentimental longing for the past, often for a place or experience tied to childhood.
What was the phrase her teacher used to say when she was a young immigrant girl she was learning English?
"Language is power"
This Colombian singer is known for her hits “Tusa” and "Provenza" and has become a major force in Latin music, blending reggaeton and pop styles.
Karol G
What is the purpose of the story?
To explore the emotional conflict of living between two cultures
To evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for home
How much money did Yolanda offer the boy for his help?
1 dollar
What is assimilation?
the process of becoming similar to others by taking in and using their customs and culture
"It wasn't just the plantains. It was everything that they reminded me of." — What does this quote reveal about the Yolanda's emotional state?
She is longing for something more than just food (homesickness, cultural ties)
This Puerto Rican artist is a global icon with hits like “La Cancion” and “Mojabi Ghost,” leading the reggaeton and Latin trap music scenes.
Bad Bunny
What is the central idea of the story?
Yolanda struggles with the conflict between her identity as a Dominican and her life in the United States, feeling both connected to and alienated from her cultural roots.
How many years ago was Yolanda's last trip?
7 years
What is the word for practices, traditions, or characteristics passed down through generations?
Heritage
What warning did Yolanda's family give her when she wanted to go for Guavas at north?
Not to travel north alone
—She was going up north? By herself? A woman alone on the road! "This is not the States."
What popular song of Kid Cudi's features animated visuals and a dreamlike theme in the music video?