Dreaming in Cuban

Lesson 6
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ELA

Unit 5

11th Grade

Lesson 6 of 31

Objective


Analyze and explain the symbolism of Celia’s pearl drop earrings. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Dreaming in Cuban by Christina Garcia  pp. 35 – 43 — "The House on Palmas Street"

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Target Task


Question 1

What do Celia’s drop pearl earrings mainly symbolize?

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Question 2

The description of Jorge’s mother and sisters’ treatment of Celia mainly serves to:

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Key Questions


  • Annotate for details about the setting in the opening paragraph. Why does Garcia spend so much time here?
  • How does Garcia use repetition on p. 35? Why?
  • Who is Gustavo?
  • What did Gustavo give to Celia and how did Gustavo’s departure impact Celia?
  • Why do you think Celia writes to Gustavo?
  • Who are Luz and Milagro according to pp. 37 and 38?
  • How did Jorge’s mother and sisters treat Celia? 
  • How could Jorge’s mother and sisters have influenced Celia’s writing to Gustavo?
  • What does Celia dream of on p. 43? Why is this dream so vivid?

Notes


  • The idea of invisibility is developed in this chapter’s description of Celia’s treatment by Jorge’s mother and sisters.
  • Students should make a connection to The Invisible Man here.
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