Theme
Mami and Papi leave Mexico and go to the U.S for work.
What theme do we see in this scenario?
immigration
We see this theme through the difficult living conditions of Iguala (shack, no bathroom, no electricity, etc).
Poverty
Mago
She is the narrator of the book.
Reyna
She met Papi working at Kingsley Manor.
Mila
Reyna calls Mago her "little mother" and cannot imagine life without her.
What theme do we see in this scenario?
Sibling Bonds
We see this theme in the chance at a new life with new opportunities after the family moves to the U.S.
American Dream
Abuelita Chinta
She tragically drowns in the flooding.
Catalina
She is a U.S. citizen but left behind in Iguala.
Betty
Mami continually leaves her children as she seeks the comfort of men.
What theme do we see in this scenario?
abandonment
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parent responsibility
We see this theme when Reyna and Mago are determined to be successful in school in order to have a better life.
Education as Empowerment
She steals the money that Mami and Papi send to Mexico for the kids.
Abuela Evila
She stole Papi's dream house.
Tia Emperatriz
This is the son of Mami and Rey.
Leonardo
Reyna's main goal in life is to make Papi proud.
What theme do we see in this scenario?
Identity
We see this theme when Reyna begs Papi to take her with them to El Otro Lado.
Family Bonds
He is self conscious of his crooked teeth.
Carlos
He was a wrestler who took Mami to Acapulco
Francisco
This person got a stick and decorated it for Christmas in Iguala.
Tio Crece
Reyna cannot speak English when she enters school in the U.S. and has trouble fitting in.
What theme do we see in this scenario?
Belonging
We see this theme in Reyna's ability to get through difficult life situations.
Resiliency
She asks Reyna to talk to Luis for her at school.
Phuong
She is Reyna's neighbor in Los Angeles and watches Reyna after school.
Mrs. Giuliano
Mago gets mad and throws rocks at this man's kids in Iguala.
Don Bortolo