Chicano So Far From God HW
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wkly.q.dpts_.thisweek13.docxWeek 13: Apr. 21 & 23 - Clairvoyance & Curanderismo
Book:
Castillo, Chap. 5 “On Francisco el Penitente’s First Becoming a Santero …”
Chap. 6 “The Renewed Courtship of Loca’s Mom and Dad…”
Chap. 7 “Caridad Reluctantly Returns Home…”
Chap. 8 “What Appears to be a Deviation of Our Story…”
1. For all chapters, identify the four levels of analysis: 1) metaphoric/symbolic; 2) literary; 3) sociological; and spiritual.
Chapters 5:
2. Who is Francisco Penitente and what does he represent?
3. Juxtipose the way Francisco practices his religion versus the way Caridad practices her religion
Chapter 6
4. What does this chapter tell us about Sofia and Domingo’s relationship?
Chapter 7 “Caridad Reluctantly Returns Home…”
5. In this chapter, Caridad has evolved further in her spiritual journey. What is the significance of her new capabilities?
Chapter 8 “What Appears to be a Deviation of Our Story…”
6. Who are Helena and Maria and what do you think is the purpose of their presence in this novel?
7. What does the incident with the pickup truck symbolize?
