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What was the supposed cause of Uncle Lucas's illness?
What was the supposed cause of Uncle Lucas's illness?
the daughters of Tenorio who laid a curse on him
Who was Tenorio Trementina?
Who was Tenorio Trementina?
An evil and ugly man who had three daughters and owned a saloon in El Puerto. His wife had been known to work spells.
Briefly describe the way Ultima cured Lucas.
Briefly describe the way Ultima cured Lucas.
Gave him multiple potions to make him vomit out the hair used by Tenorio's daughters to lay the curse.
What did the sisters use to do black magic on Uncle Lucas?
What did the sisters use to do black magic on Uncle Lucas?
Why does Ultima take Antonio with her to Las Pasturas to cure Uncle Lucas?
Why does Ultima take Antonio with her to Las Pasturas to cure Uncle Lucas?
How does Tenorio act after Ultima tells him to ask his daughters to remove the curse?
How does Tenorio act after Ultima tells him to ask his daughters to remove the curse?
What does Tenorio do for work in Las Pasturas?
What does Tenorio do for work in Las Pasturas?
'His heart as black as the pit of hell' is an example of what kind of figurative language?
'His heart as black as the pit of hell' is an example of what kind of figurative language?
The moon or 'luna' is an example of what kind of figurative language in the book?
The moon or 'luna' is an example of what kind of figurative language in the book?
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Uncle Lucas's Illness
- Uncle Lucas fell ill due to a curse laid by the daughters of Tenorio Trementina.
- Tenorio's daughters are associated with dark magic and malevolence.
Tenorio Trementina
- Described as an evil man with an unappealing appearance.
- Owner of a saloon in El Puerto and operates a barbershop.
- His wife was rumored to practice witchcraft.
Ultima's Healing Method
- Ultima administers potions to Uncle Lucas, inducing vomiting.
- The purpose is to expel hair clippings used by Tenorio's daughters in their curse.
Black Magic Procedure
- After Uncle Lucas visited Tenorio’s barbershop, his hair clippings were taken by the sisters.
- These clippings were employed to perform black magic against him.
Antonio's Role
- Ultima believes that Antonio's innocence will positively influence the healing process.
- She takes him with her to Las Pasturas to assist in curing Uncle Lucas.
Tenorio's Reaction
- After Ultima's encounter with him, Tenorio reacts with aggression.
- He brands Ultima as a bruja (witch) and attempts to harm her and Antonio with his horse.
Tenorio's Occupations
- In Las Pasturas, Tenorio runs both a barbershop and a saloon.
- His businesses contribute to his antagonistic reputation.
Figurative Language
- The phrase "His heart as black as the pit of hell" exemplifies the use of a simile to convey Tenorio's evil nature.
- The moon, referred to as "luna," serves as a symbol with deeper meanings throughout the narrative.
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