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Who is Pulga?
Who is Pulga?
One of the story's narrators who acts tough but is a dreamer.
Who is Chico?
Who is Chico?
Lives with Pulga after his mother died, sensitive and insecure, cares for others.
Who is Pequeña?
Who is Pequeña?
One of the story's narrators who is pregnant and has magical visions.
How did everyone find out that Pequeña was pregnant?
How did everyone find out that Pequeña was pregnant?
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How does Pequeña feel about the baby?
How does Pequeña feel about the baby?
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Where do Pulga and Chico go instead of waiting outside Pequeña's house?
Where do Pulga and Chico go instead of waiting outside Pequeña's house?
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Who does Pequeña try to conjure while she is giving birth?
Who does Pequeña try to conjure while she is giving birth?
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What kind of world does Pequeña enter after she's given birth?
What kind of world does Pequeña enter after she's given birth?
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How did Pulga and Chico meet?
How did Pulga and Chico meet?
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Who is Nestor's brother and how do Pulga and Chico meet him?
Who is Nestor's brother and how do Pulga and Chico meet him?
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What happens in Don Felicio's store while Pulga and Chico are helping him?
What happens in Don Felicio's store while Pulga and Chico are helping him?
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What do Pulga and Chico do with their clothes they were wearing at Don Felicio's store?
What do Pulga and Chico do with their clothes they were wearing at Don Felicio's store?
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How does Pequeña feel about the father of her baby?
How does Pequeña feel about the father of her baby?
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How did Chico's mother die?
How did Chico's mother die?
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Who did Pequeña used to love?
Who did Pequeña used to love?
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What does Don Felicio tell Pequeña in her vision?
What does Don Felicio tell Pequeña in her vision?
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Who is the father of Pequeña's baby?
Who is the father of Pequeña's baby?
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Who do Pulga and Chico end up working for because they accidentally witnessed a murder?
Who do Pulga and Chico end up working for because they accidentally witnessed a murder?
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How does Pulga get Chico to fight him and prove their worth to Rey?
How does Pulga get Chico to fight him and prove their worth to Rey?
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What does Pequeña buy from Leticia?
What does Pequeña buy from Leticia?
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What task does Rey/Nestor give Pulga and Chico to do for the gang?
What task does Rey/Nestor give Pulga and Chico to do for the gang?
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What does Rey give Pequeña in Honduras?
What does Rey give Pequeña in Honduras?
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What does Pequeña do to disguise herself before she leaves?
What does Pequeña do to disguise herself before she leaves?
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Study Notes
Characters
- Pulga: One of the narrators; tough exterior but a dreamer at heart.
- Chico: Lives with Pulga after his mother's death; sensitive, insecure, and caring.
- Pequeña: Pregnant narrator at the story's start; experiences magical visions and is strong-willed.
Plot Points
- Pequeña's pregnancy is revealed when she falls off a bus and is taken to a clinic.
- She feels unhappy about the pregnancy and desires no connection with the baby.
- Pulga and Chico opt to visit Don Felicio's store instead of waiting at Pequeña's house during her labor.
Magical Realism
- Pequeña attempts to conjure La Bruja during childbirth, illustrating her connection to magical elements.
- After giving birth, she enters an underwater world, highlighting the story's use of magical realism.
Relationships
- Chico once saved Pulga from the antagonist, Nestor Villa, solidifying their bond.
- Rey, Nestor's brother, threatens Pulga and Chico after an altercation involving Nestor.
- Pequeña pretends to love the father of her baby, Rey, whom she finds repulsive.
Significant Events
- Don Felicio is murdered while Pulga and Chico assist him in his store.
- Following the murder, Pulga and Chico burn their clothes as a means to sever ties.
- Pequeña reflects on her past love, Gallo, who is Don Felicio and Doña Agostina's son.
Tasks and Challenges
- Pulga provokes Chico into fighting to prove their worthiness to Rey.
- Rey assigns Pulga and Chico the task of collecting a debt from a debtor for the gang.
Pequeña's Journey
- Pequeña acquires pills to dry up her milk and a switchblade from Leticia as she prepares for a significant life change.
- She disguises herself by cutting her hair before leaving.
Themes
- Exploration of loss and grief is seen through Chico's experience with his mother's death.
- The struggle for identity and self-determination surfaces in Pequeña’s actions and feelings about motherhood.
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Explore the intertwining lives of Pulga, Chico, and Pequeña in this quiz that delves into themes of magical realism and dreams. Analyze the relationships and pivotal moments that shape their journey, highlighting Pequeña's struggles and supernatural experiences. Perfect for literature enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of complex character dynamics.
