Symbols & Motifs
Matches represent what...
What is the inner fire within every human
The first name of Dr. Brown
What is John
Tita is supposed to go here instead of Dr. Brown's house
What is the asylum or "madhouse"
What kind of love does Dr. Brown represent...
What is gentle, empathetic, and patient love
The name Morning Light refers to...
Who is Dr. Brown's grandmother
Dr. Brown teaches this "game" to Tita
What is writing on the wall with phosphorus and "reading" her mind
Why does Tita choose not to talk
What is not wanting to/trying to hide
This character's condition helps introduce Morning Light's medicinal skills
Who is John's great-grandfather Peter
This procedure is done to Dr. Brown's great-grandfather
What is bloodletting
Tita's hand "turning into" smoke represents what
What is wanting to disappear
Who brings Tita food when she won't leave her room...
Who is Katy
What does Tita consume that brings her warmth
What is tea from Morning light
Hands are a symbol for...
What is helplessness and confusion
Dr. Brown's son is named
What is Alex
Tita imagines herself doing what with Nacha...
What is making corn tortillas