I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Chapter 1
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How did the top half of Olga's face differ from the bottom?

The top half of her face looked angry, the bottom half was smiling and looked happy.

What did Julia hate about Olga's appearance in the casket?

Julia hated Olga's flowery dress, her cakey makeup, and her poodle-like hair.

Was Olga a stylish person?

False

What were the things Olga did?

<p>Work, sit at home, take one class at community college.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Julia's aspiration?

<p>To be a writer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Julia care about being perfect?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Julia never ask about Olga's choices?

<p>The one time she did ask, Olga answered back weak-voiced, not wanting to answer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Julia feel about Olga's death?

<p>She felt it was easier to be mad about it; she didn't want to fall apart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Ama react to Olga's death?

<p>She's extremely devastated, crying over her dead daughter's casket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Apá react to Olga's death?

<p>He's silently suffering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Were Ama and Julia close?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was prettier?

<p>Ama.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Julia religious?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Olga's and Julia's relationship like as kids?

<p>Maternal; Olga would always treat Julia like her baby.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are Julia's emotions?

<p>Unstable; she can be okay and then have no energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Julia brave?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Was Julia always a troublemaker?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Olga die?

<p>She was looking down at her phone and crossed the street on a green light, then was smashed by a semi truck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the aunts whispering about?

<p>They were saying it's Julia's fault Olga died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lorena?

<p>Julia's friend since she was 8; Ama thinks she's slutty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the man crying?

<p>Julia doesn't know; he was there crying and a second later gone. He's sketchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who's Angie?

<p>Olga's best friend, sobbing and bawling once she sees Olga in her casket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Olga's Appearance and Julia's Viewpoint

  • The top half of Olga's face appeared angry while the bottom half was smiling and looked happy.
  • Julia disliked Olga's appearance in the casket, especially her flowery dress, cakey makeup, and poodle-like hair.
  • Julia perceived Olga as extremely unstylish and felt she made herself look ugly.

Olga's Life and Julia's Aspirations

  • Olga's daily activities included working, staying at home, and taking one class at a community college.
  • Julia's aspiration was to become a writer, which sets her apart from Olga's lifestyle.
  • Julia did not feel pressured to be perfect, believing the role was already filled by Olga.

Relationship Dynamics and Emotional Responses

  • Julia never pressed Olga about her choices; one time, Olga responded weakly and with reluctance.
  • Julia coped with Olga's death by channeling her feelings into anger to avoid breaking down emotionally.
  • Amá was devastated by Olga's death, crying over her daughter's casket, while Apá suffered silently.

Family Relationships

  • The relationship between Amá and Julia was strained, marked by frequent petty fights.
  • Julia viewed Amá as prettier than Olga, reflecting on familial perceptions of beauty.
  • Julia identified as non-religious, often referring to science over beliefs in heaven.

Childhood Memories and Personal Traits

  • Julia and Olga's childhood relationship was maternal; Olga treated Julia like her own baby.
  • Julia experienced unstable emotions, fluctuating between feeling okay and lacking energy.
  • Despite being a model student and skipping third grade, Julia was not always seen as a troublemaker.

Circumstances of Olga's Death

  • Olga's death occurred when she was distracted by her phone while crossing the street and was hit by a semi-truck.
  • Aunts blamed Julia for Olga's death, whispering that it was her fault.

Key Figures in Julia's Life

  • Lorena has been Julia's friend since age 8, although Amá finds her inappropriate.
  • A mysterious man was seen crying but left quickly without being identified, raising suspicions.
  • Angie, Olga's best friend, expressed profound grief upon seeing Olga in the casket.

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