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Quote #4

While [Tita] was in her hiding place, she had prayed that nothing bad would happen to mama Elena, but unconsciously she had hoped that when she got out she would find her mother dead. (5, 322)

Woah. Not that we can blame her, but this is a pretty messed up desire to have. Then again, Tita's life has been a living hell up to this point.

Violence/Abuse (Physical and Mental)

Quote #5

Unquestionably, when it came to diving, dismantling, dismembering, desolating, detaching, dispossessing, destroying, or dominating, Mama Elena was a pro. (5, 336)

Scary much? In everything she does, it seems as if Mama Elena is more machine than human.

Violence/Abuse (Physical and Mental)

Quote #6

Mama Elena went to her, picked up a wooden spoon, and smashed her across the face with it." (5, 355)

Okay, if child services were around during the 1900's, this would have been a great time to call.

Violence/Abuse (Physical and Mental)
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