Connor Patrone

Reflection question Jan-Feb

1.      The theme that was being conveyed is that they are being repressed and that there is no free will. The people are hopeless and are entrapped. The atmosphere of this passage is that this will always be here and it is a never ending cycle.  In addition the author hints to rebellions in the future. This related to Mexican culture because the elders are respected and that it is shunned to go against the rules and regulations.

2.      This relates to the theme of rebellion because they show a willingness to break the rules but a quick slap on the wrist will stop the rebellion. Pedro is not truly rebelling; he is just running up to the line but refuses to cross the line and runs away. However Tita embraces it and fully crosses the line and rebels against her mother’s wishes. Tita shows a stronger rebellion.