1. What is the name of the friend that loans Arlene her blue dress? Why do you think that this dress, make-up, hair dyes, and other physical attributes constitute the majority of Arlene's characterization? Do you believe that this characterization of Arlene is the result of Viramontes' personal experiences, or a broader social critique? Explain.
2. At what age, and to whom, does Champ lose her virginity? What is the purpose of this brief exploration into Champ's future sexual life? Based on your answer, how does Viramontes believe that sexuality relates to female and/or Chinano/a identity?
No comments:
Post a Comment