In the video the Chicano movement is explained. It all began with Reyes Lopez Tijerina who said that the heirs of the southwest lands are still resented of the distribution of the land grants that were taken illegally from the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2014
In this candid interview, Chicana author Cherrie Moraga discusses the influence of her ancestors, especially of her mother a cuentista, in her writing process. She encourages young artists to surrender the limitations of their ego and embrace the memory of others to … Continue reading
In this YouTube video, Cherrie Moraga discusses our first topic of the class, self-identity and what it means to be Chicano/a. She considers Chicano to be of Mexican “herencia” but born in the United States, and that she considers herself … Continue reading
Comparing the story of La Llorona with Bless Me, Ultima, there are many parallels that can be seen when a close reading is applied. Tony’s upbringing and his interactions with both his dreams and nature show definite signs that suggest … Continue reading
Our discussion on Friday is going to be a discussion of Chicano nationalism, Cherríe Moraga’s Queer Aztlán and how these relate to the Chicana/o gothic. If you’re unclear on what Chicano nationalism or Aztlán are or want a refresher, watch … Continue reading
Imprinting; entrusting your own dreams onto a child that barely understands what it means to be alive in the world. This type of hope is common in the modern day just as much as it most likely was in the … Continue reading
The Hungry Woman is a great struggle story of love and power. Take into consideration Madea’s love for Luna. Perhaps it is obvious that she loves her. After all, they have been together for seven years and they constantly have … Continue reading
Without a doubt, what struck me the most about The Hungry Woman was the depiction of sexual orientation and just how much it resembles the way it is not only viewed today but even treated. While there is no “Banished … Continue reading
In her essay “The Gothic Gift of Death in Cherríe Moraga’s The Hungry Woman: AMexican Medea”, Tanya Gonzalez constructs a case in favor of sympathy towards the version of Madea Moraga has constructed in her play. Gonzales argues that Moraga … Continue reading
I thought it would be interesting as we are discussing the literary technique of the uncanny and The Hungry Woman, which partially stems from the Mexican urban legend of La Llorona, as a springboard to compare it to another American folklore legend … Continue reading