How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
One last chile in walnut sauce left on the platter after a fancy dinner couldn't feel any worse than [Tita] did. (3, 200)
After observing Gertrudis's sexual adventure and escape from the ranch, we can understand why Tita feels like a leftover chile—cold, untouched, forgotten.
Quote #5
"[Juan] left because I had exhausted his strength, though he hadn't managed to quench the fire inside me now at least, after so many men have been with me, I feel a great relief." (7, 429)
Gertrudis confides this to Tita, and it explains why she went to work in a brothel. The question is, can we judge her for becoming a prostitute, or is it a form of liberation?
Quote #6
[…] and throwing himself upon [Tita] caused her to lose her virginity and learn of true love. (8, 537)
Okay, hold up; is this really the best way to consummate "true love"? We're not entirely convinced that having Pedro jump on Tita is sexy, or sweet, or necessary. Are we alone in our thoughts?