Quote 1- "These celebrations serve to draw us together, keep us going," Norma asserts. "Really a ritual is transformative for the whole community, not just for the individual going through it." Page 235~ Paragraph 2
Significance- I think this quote has to do with the question, "How do the characters maintain their cultural ties to their homeland while living in America?" I think this quote has a lot to do specifically with this question because it is stating how quinces aren't just parties but celebrations for friends and family to come together even during hard times and still be able to have fun and remember the good times.
Personal Connection- I personally connect to this because if you may have a party for just anyone to come to then you get to meet new people and get closer to your surroundings. Then if you have say just a family party you all get to share your personal stories and we'll all listen and be respectful because we're not just just celebrating, say someones birthday but all of us together having fun.
Question 1- What does "ritual" mean?
Quote 2- "asking for their wisdom and their stories, their benediction to cherish and preserve and now pass on." Page 269~ Paragraph 3
Significance- I chose this quote because it was important because it is the last thing in the book. It tells you that the book is over and what the authors last words were. I think this is important because in this quote, the author is talking directly to the reader and asking and hoping that we learned something from reading this book and that we would cherish, preserve, and pass on our new knowledge.
Personal Connection- I personally connect to this because whenever you learn something new, the person who taught it to you wishes you will share it with many others and hopes not just you benefits from their knowledge. They want you to be wise with what they have provided you and they want you to and hope you remember it forever.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Once Upon A Quinceanera Final Post
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Quote 1~ I agree with this quote because a lot of people are watching to see this young woman's entrance into adulthood. It's the continuing practice from their culture, that in some way, they can all relate to.
Question 1~A ritual is like a traditional custom that relates to a specific culture or religion.
Quote 2~ I think that this is talking about Latina women of older generations who still hold the real understanding of quinces. It is important that it is passed through the generation, so the tradition doesn't die.
Question 2~ *You don't have a question*
Quote#1: I agree with your quote because realtive watch the young woman trying to become a young responsible aldut. They make sure that the young woman are practicing their ritual or their religion.
Question#1: Ritual means a traditional custom that are usually part of their culture or certain religion like catholic, they pray with their knee on the floor and do cross across their forehead.
Quote#2: I agree with francesa's comment that we want to pass traditions down to the younger generations. Alot of Older generation are looking down to the younger generation to make sure that the tradition don't fade away.
Question#2: You don't have a question.
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