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Why does Mama Elena place Tita in charge of the wedding preparations?
Why does Mama Elena place Tita in charge of the wedding preparations?
To quash any sense of rebellion on Tita's part and to exact absolute obedience from her.
Why wouldn't the batter of Rosaura's cake thicken?
Why wouldn't the batter of Rosaura's cake thicken?
Because Tita has cried in it.
What causes a temporary blindness in Tita?
What causes a temporary blindness in Tita?
Seeing Rosaura's white wedding sheet.
What prevented Nacha from marrying when she was a young woman?
What prevented Nacha from marrying when she was a young woman?
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How does Tita manage to keep a pleasant expression on her face during the wedding of Rosaura and Pedro?
How does Tita manage to keep a pleasant expression on her face during the wedding of Rosaura and Pedro?
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What does Pedro tell Tita when he hugs her after the wedding?
What does Pedro tell Tita when he hugs her after the wedding?
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What immediate effect does eating the cake have on the wedding guests?
What immediate effect does eating the cake have on the wedding guests?
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What happens to Rosaura's wedding dress at the end of the chapter?
What happens to Rosaura's wedding dress at the end of the chapter?
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Why did Mama Elena beat Tita the most severely in her life after Rosaura's wedding?
Why did Mama Elena beat Tita the most severely in her life after Rosaura's wedding?
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Why can't Nacha testify to Tita's innocence - that she had not put poison in the cake?
Why can't Nacha testify to Tita's innocence - that she had not put poison in the cake?
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Study Notes
Mama Elena and Tita
- Mama Elena assigns Tita the responsibility of wedding planning to suppress any rebellious feelings and enforce obedience.
Rosaura's Cake
- The batter for Rosaura's cake fails to thicken due to Tita's tears, which infuse it with her emotional turmoil.
Tita's Blindness
- Tita experiences temporary blindness triggered by the sight of Rosaura's wedding sheet, symbolizing her heartbreak.
Nacha's Past
- Nacha was unable to marry in her youth because Mama Elena's mother prohibited the union with her fiancé.
Tita's Disguise of Emotions
- During Rosaura and Pedro's wedding, Tita maintains a pleasant façade by recalling moments where she excelled in courageous feats.
Pedro's Confession
- After the wedding, Pedro confides in Tita that his love for her is genuine and he married Rosaura solely to remain close to Tita.
Cake's Impact on Guests
- The wedding cake causes guests to experience intense feelings of nostalgia and longing for lost love upon consumption.
Wedding Dress Incident
- Rosaura's wedding dress ends up soiled with vomit from guests who are overwhelmed by the cake's effects.
Tita's Punishment
- Mama Elena administers a harsh punishment to Tita, believing she intentionally sabotaged the wedding cake by adding poison.
Nacha's Silence
- Nacha cannot testify to Tita's innocence regarding the cake's ingredients because she has passed away.
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