She has always been afraid of being overthrown in her own house. She sets rules in the family, or “traditions”, that are supposed to bring peace but really they cause more stress and conflict in her home. But on the other hand she does many things that prove to the people in her household that she is in complete control. Mama Elena believes she is always right but in reality is very stubborn and doesn’t see it. Her attempt at inspiration has failed in many ways; in the fights between Rosaura and Tita, Tita’s depression, and the suicide of Chencha. She believes what she is doing is the right way to act as a parent and the head of the house. Mama Elena also only worries about herself and how what is going on around her will play a role in her life. The way she should be leading is almost the complete opposite. She needs to give care and love in her household and treat everyone as if they were equal unless proven not to
She has always been afraid of being overthrown in her own house. She sets rules in the family, or “traditions”, that are supposed to bring peace but really they cause more stress and conflict in her home. But on the other hand she does many things that prove to the people in her household that she is in complete control. Mama Elena believes she is always right but in reality is very stubborn and doesn’t see it. Her attempt at inspiration has failed in many ways; in the fights between Rosaura and Tita, Tita’s depression, and the suicide of Chencha. She believes what she is doing is the right way to act as a parent and the head of the house. Mama Elena also only worries about herself and how what is going on around her will play a role in her life. The way she should be leading is almost the complete opposite. She needs to give care and love in her household and treat everyone as if they were equal unless proven not to