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Family Lore
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Essay Topics
In Family Lore, which Marte woman is most affected by her gift in terms of decision-making? How does this woman’s gift affect her relationships within the Marte family?
What is the Martes’ relationship with their home in the Dominican Republic? How do limes tie into this relationship?
Discuss the intergenerational dynamics of the Martes. How do the older generations shape the personal and professional lives of the younger?
Explore Ona and Yadi’s diasporic experience. What are their unique struggles in American society?
Investigate the cultural and societal factors that perpetuate the Martes’ silence. Which Marte woman is most affected by The Cost of Silence? How does the novel’s structure break this silence?
Examine The Limitations of Foreknowledge. How does Flor view death? Why does she intervene in Pastora’s exile?
How do the Martes grapple with free will in the face of Flor and Pastora’s gifts? How do they grapple with love?
Analyze the psychological toll of Camila’s (perceived) neglect. How does her story tie into the family’s silence as a whole?
Why does Matilde remain loyal to Rafa? How do cultural and societal expectations play into their marriage? How does this marriage compare to Flor and Pedro’s?
What role do Ant and Kelvyn serve in the novel? Are they characters in their own right, or are they primarily written to drive other characters’ arcs?
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