Exploring the contrasts between boys and girls within a family, it diverges from Sandra Cisneros’ usual themes by delving into broader societal restrictions, eliciting a sense of empathy for the characters in the reader.
The vignette “Hair” enraptured me, particularly because of my special interaction with it. I found it especially captivating as it resounded with my cherished recollections. I remember how much fun it was to style my mother’s hair and how the scent and softness made me always feel safe. Like the storyteller, I felt areas of strength for a to this encounter.
The vignette “Chuckling” left me puzzled, as the storyteller communicated a hating for her different sisters because of seen contrasts in both actual appearance and outlook contrasted with herself and Nenny. She meticulously describes her sisters’ lips, recommending a potential inclination of jealousy towards their actual characteristics or the bonds they share.
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Jainil, your comments about “Hair” explain your intrigue, but do comments about the other vignettes explain why you were surprised or puzzled?