Topics for Further Study
Investigate the folklore surrounding the mythical figure, "La Llorona." How have Chicana authors reinterpreted her as a role model for contemporary women?
Contrast Gloria Anzaldúa's narrative of the Spanish conquest of Mexico with the version found in an encyclopedia or a world history textbook. What elements define her perspective? In what ways and for what reasons does it differ?
Examine the works of Chicano writers (Rudolfo Anaya, Tomás Rivera, Rolando Hinojosa) alongside those of Chicana writers (Gloria Anzaldúa, Denise Chávez, Ana Castillo, Sandra Cisneros). What common traits do these works exhibit? How do they diverge?
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