Show:
Characterization
Theme
Tone
Organization/Structure
Symbolism
100
What is Cleofilas' nationality?
She is latina
100
What are 3 major themes?
Abuse, fear, culture, love and passion, the search for self idendity
100
How is the tone sympathetic?
Doctor and her friend try to understand what she is going through and help her to go back to Mexico/ abuse
100
What is one peculiar thing about the structure?
Spanish terminology is used throughout the story.
100
What does Lucia Mendez represent?
Abandonment
200
What is her obsession outside of her relationship?
Telenovela/TV show
200
What were the two characters involved in the theme of abuse?
Juan Pedro and Cleofilas
200
Why is the tone hopeful?
Cleofilas returns to Mexico in hope for a better life with her family
200
What is the point of view of the narrator?
3rd person omniscient
200
What does Lucia Mendez represent?
the ideal woman
300
Why did she remain with her husband for so long?
She had a desire for passion and love regardless of the struggles she faced with her husband. She wanted to seek something that wasn't there.
300
What is the best way to gain freedom?
overcome fear
300
How is the tone evident throughout the short story?
The tone shift from sympathetic to hopeful. From taking her examples from her TV shows to putting them into action.
300
Is the story chronological or does it contain flashbacks?
Chronological
300
What does the short engagement represent?
Male domination