I believe that this movie is considered to be a tribute women and their resilience because it shows Raimunda, A strong independent woman, work through unspeakable circumstances. Not only did she have to work several jobs to keep her "daughter" and her husband living at a comfortable status, she also had to cover up for her daughters murder. It was amazing to see how well Raimunda stayed composed while so many terrible things where happening in her life. When she had her husband stashed in a freezer box and she found out that her aunt just died and all of these things, she still managed to put together a meal for 30 people. The movie showed that it is not impossible to make it through some of life's roughest situations.
The first superstition i noticed in the movie was when the family was driving back to their home and Raimunda mentioned the Eastern Winds and how they make everyone crazy. Also during the funeral the one neighbor was talking about how a spirit told her to check on the Aunt because something was wrong.
In deed, the theme of "abused women" is present throughout the entire film. I wonder if maybe the sub-topic of "incest" has been offenssive for any body in the classroom. It is not quite mention in the US so much anymore as it is in the Hispanic World. Mainly, in the rural and poor areas, where children do not have the care and attention they need.
ReplyDeleteWhy do you think Raimunda's mother never did anything to help and help her daughter after she found out the incest had been committed?
One important consideration about superstition believes is that in the majority of cases the catholic church plays an important role keeping them out. How? simply, the most number of superstition among the people the most control over the people.
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