Ch 4 – Guayabas 58-80 response to reading due TUES 17 MAR response to classmate due THURS 19 MAR

PLEASE POST A RESPONSE TO THE READING (SO THAT i CAN TELL THAT YOU READ) BY TUES 17 MAR.

PLEASE POST A RESPONSE TO A CLASSMATE'S POST BY THURS 21 MAR (DISCUSSION)

-we learn that saving Esperanza’s family from the fire was not the first time he saves them… -Esperanza’s two train experiences contrast dramatically

-How has Papa’s death also altered Miguel’s dreams? - the social class system is big part of this chapter from Esperanza’s comments and behavior to Miguel’s understanding of how to get a job on the RR. Does this contrast to the US? What did he teach Esperanza about social classes in Mexico?

-discuss “full bellies and Spanish blood go hand in hand”

Ch 3 – Higos 39-57 due by 13 MAR

En caso de incendio, ¿qué llevarías? ¿otros tópicos de discusión?

Ch 2 – Papayas pg 23-38 due w 4 mar & fri 6 mar

1.¿Los rituales de la muerte eran similares a los de los EEUU?

2.¿Por qué no recibieron la Mamá y Esperanza la tierra de la Rancha?

3.En este capítulo hablan mucho de las cosas bonitas - las rosas, las muñecas, encaje (lace), la cama, comida especial como las papayas, etc.... ¿por qué?