Esquivel argues that individuals will assume a state of hopelessness when their dignity is disrespected because throughout life, one desires to obtain a sense of belonging.
When Pedro becomes injured, he asks for Tita to stay by his side through his pain. While watching the two together, Rosaura comes to the realization that since Pedro did not ask to be with her in a time of need, his preference is Tita.
“Tita, don’t go....Tita took Pedro’s hand again. For a moment Rosaura and Tita looked at each other challengingly. Then Rosaura understood that there was nothing for her to do her, and she went back to her room and locked the door behind her. She didn’t come back out for a week.” (Esquivel 201)
In past situations, Rosaura tries to prevent Pedro and Tita’s relationship, where now, for the first time, she comes to terms with the fact that there is nothing she can do …show more content…
however long the ride took, we eventually reached our destination. I peered out the window to recognize a sign with sizeable letters reading “Welcome to Osrui.”
After our bags were comfortably packed away, it was time to begin. The retreat started with a welcome activity, followed by dinner, Aruchat Erev. Then, a program in Port Hall, followed by T’fillot, and after the end of the long day, the time came to return back to our cabin.
The nights were dim and dark, but the cabin was lit up like a sky full of stars, with each star serving as a flashlight. Hesitantly, I lifted my blanket off of me as my eyes motioned across the glowing room. I trudged over to my backpack, grabbed my flashlight, and slowly dissolved myself into my pillow as I read the words “assignment for May 6th.”
Saturday, the most important day, began to unfold. The whole retreat was dedicated to planning the main event that took place that night; The Havdalah service. After painting the murals and writing the poems and rehearsing the music, it was finally time to see the meaningful moment all come
When Pedro becomes injured, he asks for Tita to stay by his side through his pain. While watching the two together, Rosaura comes to the realization that since Pedro did not ask to be with her in a time of need, his preference is Tita.
“Tita, don’t go....Tita took Pedro’s hand again. For a moment Rosaura and Tita looked at each other challengingly. Then Rosaura understood that there was nothing for her to do her, and she went back to her room and locked the door behind her. She didn’t come back out for a week.” (Esquivel 201)
In past situations, Rosaura tries to prevent Pedro and Tita’s relationship, where now, for the first time, she comes to terms with the fact that there is nothing she can do …show more content…
however long the ride took, we eventually reached our destination. I peered out the window to recognize a sign with sizeable letters reading “Welcome to Osrui.”
After our bags were comfortably packed away, it was time to begin. The retreat started with a welcome activity, followed by dinner, Aruchat Erev. Then, a program in Port Hall, followed by T’fillot, and after the end of the long day, the time came to return back to our cabin.
The nights were dim and dark, but the cabin was lit up like a sky full of stars, with each star serving as a flashlight. Hesitantly, I lifted my blanket off of me as my eyes motioned across the glowing room. I trudged over to my backpack, grabbed my flashlight, and slowly dissolved myself into my pillow as I read the words “assignment for May 6th.”
Saturday, the most important day, began to unfold. The whole retreat was dedicated to planning the main event that took place that night; The Havdalah service. After painting the murals and writing the poems and rehearsing the music, it was finally time to see the meaningful moment all come