Laura Esquivel in the novel, “Like water for chocolate” claims that emotion and imagery was used to explain how Tita is falling in love with John. Esquivel supports her explanation by illustrating the tone and mood in the words she uses in the sentences. The authors purpose is to inform the reader that Tita is hopeful to start a new life at John’s side, in order so that Tita can move on from Pedro. The author writes in a positive tone for the readers and in Titas view. Esquivel writes in a positive tone so she could illustrate how Tita is optimistic about a new beginning. In the novel Laura Esquivel writes in a positive tone to inform the readers about Tita’s feelings. John went to San Antonio, Texas and when he was there he bought her
