1. Initially Reyna Grande and her siblings Carlos and Mago were left behind while her parent immigrated to the United States to work. During that time Grande faced many struggles among the most prevalent were her feelings of abandonment, the neglect she and her siblings faced at the hands of their paternal grandmother, and the ostracization. Reyna was left behind when she was a baby by her father and had no concrete recollection of him and her mother left when she was four. Until that point Reyna’s mother had been the only parental figure she had known. The abandonment didn’t stop at the physical absence of her mother, but also at the emotional unavailability of her mother when she finally did return. In the absence of their mother the Grande children were to be cared for by their paternal grandmother Evila who was largely hostile and neglectful. Though their grandmother provided them with housing and at least some nourishment she was in no way emotionally supportive or loving toward them often blatantly displaying her preference for their cousin Elida prominently as if to reiterate the favoritism. The children were often ostracized amongst their peers due to their status as “orphans”. In opposition to their cousin who, although in the same predicament she was seen as …show more content…
Reyna Grande, crossed the border with her father and siblings at the age of ten. Initially her father was hesitant to take her due to her age and her ability to handle such a difficult and dangerous trek. Crossing the border was such a difficult task that it took the Grande family multiple tries before they were successful. During their last attempt they hid in bushes after hearing a helicopter and fearing it was immigration. Their first attempt ended with the family being caught. Their father had warned that if they were caught again, he would have to once again leave them behind in Mexico. The stakes of not being caught were raised just that much more for the children as they crossed the
Doña Guadalupe is a woman of great strength and power, power and strength which she draws from her devout faith and her deep and loving compassion for her family, and power and strength which is passed down to her children. “‘Well, then, come in,’ she said, deciding that she could be handle this innocent-girl-stealing coyote inside. On going into the long tent, Salvador felt like he’d entered the web of a spider, the old woman was eyeing him so deliberately” (360). Doña Guadalupe is a very protective woman, which is extremely speculative when it comes to her children, this is especially true when it comes to boys, because she has not gone this far only for all of her hard work to be ruined by a no good boy. This shows how protective she is, she loves her family, and especially her kids so much that they themselves must pass her test before being able to pass on to her children. “The newborns were moving, squirming, reaching out for life. It was truly a sign from God” (58). Doña Guadalupe is also a very devout and faithful person. She sees God in everything and in everyone and by that fact, what she sees and who she sees is true, and she tries to be a model of clairvoyance for the family. “Doña Guadalupe put the baby’s little feet in a bowel of warm water, and the child clinging to his mother. He never cried, listening to her heartbeat, the same music that he’d heard from inside the womb” (57). Finally, Doña Guadalupe is very passionate which allows for a great model upon which her children follow. This further shows how she is clearly th...
Read the posted case study about Benita Vasquez and discuss the following questions: 1. What are the clinical causes of death in the story? a. Senora Vasquez died because of uncontrolled diabetes, Infected wound and diffusing kidneys. With not well-controlled diabetes and acquiring an infected burn wound makes it harder for the patient to get treatment. Thus with the condition of the patient and her current social status, she is unable to afford the treatment and medications needed to alleviate her suffering.
1. Initially Reyna Grande and her siblings Carlos and Mago were left behind while their parents immigrated to the United States to work. During that time Grande faced many struggles among the most prevalent were her feelings of abandonment, the neglect she and her siblings faced at the hands of their paternal grandmother, and the ostracization due to their circumstance. Reyna and her siblings were left behind when she was a baby by her father, as a result Reyna had no concrete recollection of him during hi absence. Two years after her father left her mother left to help him in America when Reyna was four years old. Until that point Reyna’s mother had been the only parental figure she had known. The abandonment didn’t stop at the physical absence
In the most literal sense a mother is supposed to take care of her children and love them unconditionally, but Jimmy’s mother did the exact opposite. Jimmy’s mother and father would always have arguements, and this led to Jimmy’s mother leaving his father. Moreover, one day Jimmy’s mother dropped him and his brother off at Jimmy’s grandparents’ house. And as Jimmy’s mother is driving away Jimmy states, “I tried to pull free of Grandma’s hand, and I heard her say, ‘“Manana sea major con el favor de Dios.”’ Tomorrow will be a better day with God’s help. But as she led us into the house, I knew tomorrow would never be better. Something in my life had changed forever” (17). In that quotation, Jimmy is brought to realization that his mother would be leaving him forever, and Jimmy knows that this event would inevitably change the outcome of his life. Furthermore, the loss of Jimmy’s mother caused agony to dwell in his heart forever. In addition, the loss of his mother played an immense role on the rest of Jimmy’s life, and to this day, Jimmy never forgave his mother. This agony caused Jimmy to never trust anyone again. Also, throughout the next couple of years in Jimmy’s life, Jimmy would become familiar with the bars that he would soon call home. Jimmy Baca then states, “My parents never did come, and at thirteen years old I
In the article, Granados shows ups and downs of diversity between a mother and a daughter choices. Granados used to think that she is a typical American and she wanted her life to be like an American T. V. show, but on
While her father went to the United States to find a better place to live for his family, her mother became hopeless and took care of her and awaited his arrival. Like any other teenager Ladydi and friends pondered on ways to escape her situation. She often fantasized of a future that did not consist of concerning herself with basic survival such as safety. Ladydi imagined her future as carefree, harmonious and unified. One day Paula (Ladydi’s friend) and Ladydi were together when Paula was abducted. For some reason they didn’t take Ladydi they only took Paula. When Ladydi was 16 she was hired to be a nanny for Domingo family in Acapulco, Mexico. During her stay with the Domingo family she romanticized with the gardener, Julio. Regrettably, Ladydi’s past followed her when she arrives in Acapulco. On the journey to Acapulco, Ladydi’s friend’s brother, Michael, compromises her safety by including her in a drug transaction. Due to her transaction with a drug lord she was unlawfully accused of being a spectator and accomplice to the murder. At the moment of her arrest she had truly realized what had happened to her friend Paula. Paula had become a slave mistress for a drug lord and they had completely dismantled her mind. Although Ladydi was wrongfully convicted and underaged she was immediately sent to women’s prison. Contrary to popular belief prison was slightly more of a stable environment. She was empowered and educated
Jeannette's mother let her children roam free and protect themselves against the dangers of the world. “fussing over children who cry only encourages them, ….. its positive reinforcement for bad behavior” pg.17. This caused Jeannette at age 3, to fall into fire and go to the hospital for months. Jeannette's mother didn’t want to have to deal with her children and told them to figure things out for themselves. This selfish act done by her mother forced her children to grow up faster. Therefore Jeannette resented her parents and wanted to make a better life for not only herself but her future children. This pushed her to succeed in life, yet without her negative relationships with her parents she might have not been able to do great things in her
In Esperanza’s neighborhood, compliant women are trapped by their husbands and over- come with feelings of low self worth and insecurity. In the vignette “No Speak English,” Esperanza describes the arrival of Mamacita, a mother who is forced by her husband to leave her homeland and move to Mango Street. Troubled by Mamacita’s solitude, Esperanza explains, “She sits all day by the window and play the Spanish radio” (Cisneros 77). Mamacita, forced to leave her home, feels overcome with feelings of seclusion and sorrow. In submitting to her husband’s will, Mamacita illustrates the powerlessness and vulnerability of women. Similarly, Rafaela, another woman imprisoned in her house on Mango Street, is discontent with her submission to her husband’s wishes.
Throughout the story, the main character Antonio is pulled in two directions as far as which family he will be more like. His future career paths are also discussed but it is mostly emphasized that the men will be the main influences in helping his decision while the women play more of a supporting role. Ultima, the main female character, is of great importance to Antonio but the author also emphasizes the importance of the time Antonio spends with his uncles and the huge influence his older brother’s actions have on him. Antonio’s father comes from people on el llano, a rough people. The book opens with discussions of how the lifestyle of the vaquero is a way of life that goes back in to ancient times, which perpetuates this idea that is a rite of passage a becoming of a man is to take on this vaquero way of life. This basically serves to remind Antonio that to choose his mother’s dream would be choosing something feminine. Antonio’s father had greatly hoped his three sons would move with him to California to begin a new life. This also serves to further the idea that men should fall in to their traditional roles as sons and take up the way of their father. Antonio’s brothers encourage their father’s idea but don’t believe in it because they want freedom. Antonio’s father is also used as almost a weight on Antonio in
Angela's family is poor and her father is disabled after losing his sight and becoming blind working as a goldsmith. She has two brothers Pedro and Pablo who are twins and are pig slaughters for a living. She also has three other sisters, one who died of nighttime fevers. When discussing Angela and her family the author writes, "The girls were reared to be married" (Marquez 31). Angela Vicario's mother, Pura Vicario, was the one who raised Angela an her sisters. Angela's mother knows all her daughters are going to be able to accomplish in life is marriage. Machismo has made their society believe women are too weak to do their own work and the men must do it all. She is raising the girls with the intention of teaching them how to be good wives and mothers. Pura does not consider the possibility of Angela or her other daughters wanting to do something else. She raises them without giving them the opportunity to do anything else in life. Angela's mother taught her daughters they are never going to make a life for themselves and they need to find a husband to survive. Angela's mother did not ever give her daughters the opportunity or the recourses to become themselves and have their own ambitions. The lessons Angela's mom taught her as she was being raised, forced her lose herself and her identity in order to be what society
Papa for example is a hardworking man and does what he must do to make ends meet. Esperanza’s family may represent the typical immigrant family; Hence, Esperanza’s parents are both hardworking, loving, supportive and very caring. Many immigrant parents are very selfless and give everything they have for their child to succeed. Esperanza is the Chicana who is fortunate enough to have this support and move ahead in life. Although she may not have the money, she has the support and Sandra Cisneros does a great job emphasizing on the importance of a community, of a family in order to
Eva is a single mother of three children. The father of these children left her to raise them by herself. This proves to be an extremely difficult task for her to complete. Eva is a very poor woman, and does not have much to provide for her children with. Her, “children needed her;
The Narrator’s family treats her like a monster by resenting and neglecting her, faking her death, and locking her in her room all day. The Narrator’s family resents her, proof of this is found when the Narrator states “[My mother] came and went as quickly as she could.
Another concept of motherhood as featured is that of strength where after her parents divorce, Maya’s mother is able to move on with her life and even support her daughter against her boyfriend, Mr. Freeman. Here, Maya considers the aspect of strength as one of the pillars of motherhood and she persists with it despite her doubts and fears as a young woman. When she goes back to Momma’s house after Mr. Freeman’s death, she experiences the strength of her grandmother in helping her to overcome her silence.
When women are kept in their classical role of mother and caretaker, all is well and their lives are simple. Children relate positively to their mothers in this typical setting; while Dantés was in prison, during a time of distress, he remembered something his mother had done for him. For example, Dumas writes, “He remembered the prayers his mother had taught him and found meanings in them which he had formerly been unaware.” (41). Mothers teach their children to the best of their ability, evidenced in Dantés, as well as when Caderousse says Mercédès is instructing her son, Albert. It is in these moments that a mother’s love, compassion, and necessity are revealed. Lives are calm and enriched as long as women are in their niche. This includes non-maternal nurturing roles, for example, Mercédès attentiveness to Dantés father and Valentine’s special ability to care for Nortier. This loyalty is valued and shown as essential for the stability of life. Though The Count of Monte Cristo depicted women as best suited to the home, they intermittently stepped further out of that r...