FOR SENIORS: Worksheet on LWFC

Like Water for Chocolate worksheet: SHAW September, 2012

1. Each group will summarize the plot of two chapters of the novel.

2. Define “magical realism” and list examples of it in the novel—explain them.

3. a)Do bubble maps of the following characters (Be sure to use ONLY adjectives!!): Tita, Pedro, Rosaura, Gertrudis, Mama Elena, Nacha, and Dr. Brown.

b)Write a character sketch of each of the above characters based on the adjectives in your bubble maps AND back up what you say about each character by giving examples of every descriptive characteristic.

4. Talk about the style of this novel.

5. Give the setting and summarize the historical context of the

novel.

6. List subjects you think are themes in this story and give

examples from the story to illustrate these themes.

7. Explain the parallel struggles in the novel.

8. Explain the Mexican expression “Like water for chocolate.”

9. Explain a Latin “woman’s place” in the early part of the 20th

Century.

10. Talk about symbolism in this novel and give examples of it.

11. a) Explain Morning Light’s theory that “we all need love to

nourish our souls.”

b) How does this play a major part in the novel’s plot?

13. Speak to the theme of gender roles in this novel.