Quote 1- "Quinces like this are definitely "in" among upper-class Dominican girls." Paragraph 2~ Page 160
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 because it is talking about how Dominican girls have quinces. Also how people notice that it's specifically Dominican girls and that mostly every one has quinces.
Personal Connection- I connect to this quote because people I know that are Hispanic in some way are having a quince. Also places you go you notice either people talking about it or sometimes people say help me raise money, and you see people having sales for example maybe saying, "Oh come get your Quinceanera dresses here."
Question 1- Why do you think it's "in" for the upper class more?
Quote 2- "The quince dream belongs to the mothers." Paagraph 3~ Page 175
Significance- I think this quote relates to the question, "What was the life/role of the characters in their home country?" I think this relates to the quote because it is showing how big of deal a quince is for the whole family. I think it's a big deal for the mother because they get to throw their daughter a party meaning she's basically a woman.
Personal Connection- I personally connect to this becaus I think all mother's are attached to their daughters and don't want them to grow up. I also think that the mom would want their kid to have the best of the best.
Question 2- Why do you think the mother plays such an important role in a quince?
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Once Upon A Quinceanera Post 4
Posted by soccer13_babii at 8:46 PM
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Quote 1~ I like the quote you chose because you can understand and apply all the knowledge you have learned about quinces to understand why exactly they are "in." Also, it gives a specific culture of girls.
Question 1~ Because they have more money and can afford these luxurious parties. It is a way to confirm their social status by showing off their money.
Quote 2~ I like this quote because it is very true. A lot of the mothers from the last generations did not have the opportunity t o have a quinceanera.
Question 2~ Because this is the time that their daughters step into adulthood. They work together with the daughter to create her perfect party.
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