The Moths and Other Stories (Magill’s Choice: American Ethnic Writers)
At a glance:
- Author: Helena María Viramontes
- First Published: 1985
- Genres: Short fiction, Character study
- Subjects: Family or family life, Gender roles, Communication, Marriage, Alienation, Violence, Women’s issues, Adultery, Women, Abortion, Catholics or Catholic Church, Mexico or Mexicans, Latinos, Latin America or Latin Americans, Aging
The Work
The Moths and Other Stories focuses on the lives of Chicana women of various ages and backgrounds. The women in Helena María Viramontes’ stories often face identity crises—they struggle with religion, adolescence, sexuality, family, and aging.
“The Moths” narrates the growth of a fourteen-year-old girl who cares for her grandmother. The grandmother’s home is a refuge for the young woman, whose home is ruled by her father. When her grandmother dies, the girl laments the loss of a strong female figure who has helped shape her identity....
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