#2.3 : North & Latin-American Literature Flashcards
Their literature was molded by the events that transpired in the place.
North American
North American literature common themes
bullying and the American Dream
She is a transwoman writer from California whose works had been featured in The Feminist Wire and The Offing.
Joshua Jennifer Espinoza
Who is the persona in the poem “It is important to be something”?
The persona in the poem is an unnamed person who shared her thoughts about life.
What is the tone of the poem?
The tone of the persona is frustrated. We can see how much she wanted to be free.
What is the theme of the poem?
Revealing one’s difficulty in showing individuality. Society dictates what she should be doing, as supported by the line ‘There is a checklist of things you need to do to be a person’.
What influenced the theme and writing style of Espinoza’s poem?
The search for individuality and recognition stems from her experiences as a transgender. Moreover, the frustration of the persona is a reflection of her trauma.
It exists in Latin America.
Gender inequality
To veer from such stereotypes and to fight for equality, _______ _________ _________ writings emerged.
Latin American feminist
She is a Mexican-Canadian writer who wrote the best-selling novels Certain Dark Things, Mexican Gothic, Untamed Shore, and Gods of Jade and Shadow.
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Who is the main character in the story “Scale as Pale as Moonlight”? Describe her.
The main character in the story is Laura. She is a 30-year old married woman with no child.
What is Hector’s relationship to the protagonist? What is his role in her life?
Living near her is Hector, her cousin. He ensures that she is safe at all times.
Who is Rolando? What is his relationship to the protagonist?
This was requested by her husband, Rolando, who is away from her.
What is the protagonist’s personal dilemma?
Laura’s personal dilemma is her childlessness. She had two miscarriages and a stillbirth. This made her relationship with her husband sour.
The lesson in “Scale as Pale as Moonlight”
Women do not have the same body time, while bearing and giving birth to a healthy child is easy for others, it is extremely difficult for some. There are things that a woman’s body cannot control, yet there are blamed when unfortunate things happen.
