Eyes Of Zapata Sparknotes

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Although a main character, the father of Ines is an important person in the Sandra Cisneros story Eyes of Zapata. He is a traditional father figure, one who wants the best for his daughter. Ines believes Emiliano Zapata is the one for her while her father is in complete disagreement. He disapproves of Zapata, cutting off many of the close ties he has with his daughter.
-Throughout the story we learn that the father of Ines is characterized as a stubborn man,
one who views his opinion as the correct one.
“You’re as stubborn as he was” (90)
-When angered about Ines’s new love he wanted, “nothing to fo with [her]” (90).
-He is also a person who values the many characteristics and lifestyle choices he has …show more content…

“I named our daughter after my mother...Against my father’s wishes.” (100)
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3. Eyes of Zapata is important to our understanding of either Latino culture in general or the
Mexican-American ethnicity because it portrays an aspect that is commonly stereotyped
about Latina women and incorporates historical figures to further enhance her point.
Readers will be able to experience a possible scenario that occured between Ines and
Emiliano.
4. The story teaches us the theme of religion and spirituality by including La Virgen de
Guadalupe, and how Ines gathers strength from her. The theme of the dynamic of parent
and child is demonstrated through Ines and her father. Cisneros showcases an unhealthy
relationship between father and daughter.
5. Cisneros highlights the social issues of loneliness and self destruction in relationships.
Cisneros highlights these issues by creating a likeable character who analyzes the moments
she is alone and the moments she is with the love of her life. I believe Cisneros does a
good job in demonstrating these concepts by the rollercoaster of emotions the main
character goes through.
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