The type of interaction that Tita has with Mama Elena is the focus point in which the story is developed around. ... Mama Elena's role in the story will not be touched on as much as Tita's because of this reason. ... Mama Elena is a dictator to Tita never forming any type of bond with her. ... Whereas Mama Elena lets her loss of love turn her into the bitter dictator she has become. ... Added to her eventual victory Tita inspires her niece which would some day put an end to the tradition which has crippled the development of women in their family for generations. ...

• Word Count: 1266
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Cooking, sewing, and embroidery were the usual creative outlets for the women, and of course conversation, storytelling, gossip, and advice engulfed every waking day of the Mexican lady of the home. ... Mama Elena expects Tita to obey her harsh demands without question and feels that Tita had never had the proper deference towards her mother. ... Mama Elena is the opposite of a nurturer, never forging any kind of bond with her youngest daughter. Tita, strives for love, freedom, and individuality, and Mama Elena, stands as the prime opposition to the achievements of the these goals. ... ...

• Word Count: 2483
• Approx Pages: 10

Jasmine leaves her house on Saturday evening and goes to Big Mama's house to have her fortune told. She finds out that she is surely taking a journey the next day and that she will eventually return. ...

• Word Count: 1396
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School