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The story begins in the late 1800’s in Mexico. There was a Mexican couple that was expected their third child. When the child was born they named it Tinta. The father finds out that Tinta wasn’t his child and dies of a heart attack. This was a well kept secret that followed the mother through out her whole life. Her maid Nacha raised Tinta in the kitchen. By being the last daughter, Tinta wasn’t suppose to marry but take care of her of her mother until the day she die. This is why Nacha raised her in the kitchen, so she could learn how to cook, clean, and take care of her mother.
Tinta grew into a very pretty young lady. She had met a gentleman by the name of Pedro who had asked for her hand in marriage. Tinta’s mother would not let Pedro marry Tinta but he could marry the oldest daughter Rosaura. So Pedro married Rosaura with intentions to be close to Tinta. Tinta not knowing his intention was furious at him and his mother. When Nacha seen how miserable Tinta was,
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“Like Water for Chocolate”
Spanish Cultural Event
Spanish 101
. Twenty-two years later Esperszma married the doctor’s son. The mother noticed this and made Pedro move his family to Texas. I did feel sorry for her because I felt she was being used but I hated her when I heard those dreadful words come from her. This made Pedro and Tinta closer because it was like both of their dreams had come true. The middle daughter Guetilva didn’t make it because she was off fighting in war. The doctor gave her up willingly and demanded that Pedro take well care of her. The child was used to the nursing of Tinta. Rosaura became ill after having the child, which made Tinta care for it. I thought Tint was the happiest she had ever been when she killed herself at Pedro’s side. They stayed in her mother’s house because of Rosaura’s condition.
Tinta moves to Texas with the doctor.
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