Like Water for Chocolate

by Laura Esquivel

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Themes: Sanity and Insanity

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Tita's struggle to follow her mother's demands while suppressing her own wishes leads her to the edge of madness. After Mama Elena sends Rosaura, Pedro, and Roberto away, Tita loses all zest for life. The devastating news of Roberto's death pushes her to a breaking point, causing her to isolate herself in the pigeon house, refusing to leave. John rescues her from this oppressive situation, and with the support and affection from him and Chencha, Tita regains her sanity. In stark contrast, Mama Elena never questions her own mental health, despite her relentless need to dominate her daughters. When Tita is discovered in the pigeon house, Mama Elena ironically proclaims, "there's no place in this house for maniacs."

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