Ana Castillo

the unpronounceability of Spanish and Amerindian name and the invisibility of silencing of Chicanos are all figured out by Sandra. Spanish operates in the text as a sign of insider status, specifically the bilingual Spanglish which, according to Castillo 's poet-narrator, is spoken "with an outrag accent splattered with Chicanismos, one could only assume was done with some intention" (54). The character, Cleofilas, calls the mixture "Spanish pocked with English," the metaphor, perhaps inadvertently

One of the most influential parts of Gloria Anzaldúa’s work is her concept of a mestiza consciousness and how it can be utilized to help us better understand and even accept the multiculturalism within our ethnic identity. Being a Mexican American or Chicana can be a complicated experience because of how the two worlds are divided in more ways than one. Not only is it challenging to find a sense of belonging when you’re divided by a physical and theoretical border, but it also takes a toll on the

Chicana Motherhood: How Mothers Teach Us the Art of Self-love and Influence Our Identity Introduction In the beginning, there were mothers. Like goddesses they create life, nurturing their offspring into adulthood and beyond. Through wisdom, culture, and tradition they educate their young on the wonders of life, gracing us with the opportunity to follow in their footsteps to become mothers ourselves. Through the study of Chicana feminism, it becomes apparent how motherhood is a recurring theme throughout

Ana Castillo’s novel, So Far From God, propels the reader on a vibrant and surreal journey through the tragic ordeals of Sofi and her four daughters. The first chapter, which offers certain similarities to the Bible’s story of Jesus Christ, in that Sofi’s three year old daughter, La Loca, seems to succumb to a violent and horrifying death, and at the wake, she returns to life with a tale of her journey beyond the veil. This scene creates a notable comparison between the patriarchal religiosity of

Ana Mariz Carrera Castillo was born in Santo Domingo in 1967. She is a beautiful person. She is tall but not that much, and she has this beautiful curly hair, but when it is wet and when is dry, she has it with open waves, and his color of hair is light brown. Her eyes color are like honey and her skin color is light brown. She is also an elegant person. She is a simple and collaborator person. A while ago she told me about how some dream come true and others do not, that you always have to keep

In her novel So Far From God, author Ana Castillo tells a story which heavily relies on elements of magic realism. What I found to be particularly interesting in the way in which Castillo's novel works is the effect that her heavy focus on themes of magical realism has while working alongside with the style of narration which she chooses to use in her novel. While Castillo's narrative style can often times be confusing, as the focus of her story jumps around between the individual lives of Sofi,

There are many phrases in the English language that, when analyzed, don't make sense at all. For example, “the kiss of death” is one of these phrases. Typically we think of a kiss as something nice, a way of affection from a partner, a parent, grandparent, or even friend. So pairing this joyful word with something that so many people dread is admittedly an odd choice. Used as a marking of fate, a kiss of death is a concept that seems very taboo, but really this comparison of light and dark has been

Introduction The Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area (SVWMA) is located immediately south of Ely, along U.S. Highway 93/50 in White Pine County. The property consists of 6,426 acres and includes Comins Lake, which is located about six miles south of Ely near the area headquarters. Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has had a long-term interest in the acquisition of this valuable property, dating back to the 1980s. Ely community leaders, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), and numerous

Waterfowl hunting was not always viewed as a sport but has been around for a long time. For example, Egyptians would use ducks as religious sacrifices. This would mean that the date for hunting waterfowl goes back to around 1353-1336 B.C. Over the years hunting has certainly changed. No longer do we have to use wooden bows and arrows, but shotguns. Through this upgraded machinery, we are able to bag birds faster and easier than before. Compared to way back when there has certainly been an increase

Causes of eating disorders. The things that are contributing greatly to the increase of eating disorders is the media. Many teenagers grow up being influenced by magazines, movies, and models and they think that the only way that society will accept them is if they look exactly like those people. They have the fear of becoming fat and being bullied. These kids are genuinely scared to grow up and have to face body changes. there is also the other part of these disorders. Not all people who have an