FAITH AND FAMILY EXPECTATIONS
What does Mami guard closely
Her daughter's purity
What physical feature draws comments from peers.
Xiomara's curves.
Who is the boy Xiomara starts to like.
Aman
How is Caridad different from Xiomara?
Caridad is more obedient, while Xiomara is more rebellious.
What does Mami want Xiomara to be
An obedient, pure daughter. Almost like a nun.
What kind of attention did Xiomara receive.
She received a lot of verbal harassment and catcalling.
What do Twin notice about Xiomara.
She is starting to smile at her phone more often.
What does Caridad believe in.
Caridad believes in waiting until marriage.
What does Xiomara's maturity encourage her to do.
It encourages her to defy Mami's authority and do things she was never allowed to do before.
How does Xiomara initially feel about her body.
Uncomfortable/she thinks she doesn't fit in the way she is.
What does Xiomara's attraction to Aman awaken.
Xiomara's curiosity in things that casual relationships do.
What does Xiomara feel she should do
Hate Caridad
What emotion does Xiomara feel in the church.
She has grown up with the feeling of being disconnected from the church.
What does growing up help Xiomara realize about her body.
She learns to embrace her body rather than let people belittle her for it.
What was a new milestone for Xiomara
Going on a date with a boy
Why do X and C stay friends
They grew up together
What does Xiomara want more of in her life.
She wants more independence, away from mami.
What new feeling forms as Xiomara matures.
She is able to accept how her body looks and is confident about herself.
In Page 146 "Wants" what poetic device is used to show Xiomara is now interested in male attention?
Juxtaposition.
Turn to page 30-31, find one line that shows that Caridad does not judge Xiomara.
"But she don't ever tell me in wrong"