Using what you have learned from the interview and Dreaming in Cuban, explain the effect of the novel’s multi-narrative structure.
Answer:
1. Henry admires Elisa's chrysanthemums.
2. Henry tells Elisa that he wants to go to dinner in town later.
3. A horse-and-donkey-pulled wagon pulls up to the house.
4. The man asks about the plants Elisa is growing.
5. Elisa gives the man the chrysanthemum sprouts and a pot.
6. Elisa bathes and gets dressed to go out.
7. Elisa and Henry head to town in the car.
8. Disa sees the chrysanthemum sprouts on the roadside.
9. Elisa turns up her coat collar and cries.
Explanation:
The story tells the adventures of Elisa, a woman who is planting and taking care of chrysanthemums in her garden. While she is gardening, she sees her husband Henry talking to some men, then, he admires her flowers, tells her that he'd like to go out for dinner later, and then goes away. Then, a wagon pulls in front of her house, and the man driving it asks the woman about the plants she's growing. She gives him some sprouts. Later on, she heads to town with her husband in the car and sees the chrysanthemums she gave to the man thrown on the road. Finally, she turns up her coat collar and cries.
Answer:
Sentence ideas from the info provided:
1. Our school is one of those actively involved in community activities because they're enjoyable and a great way to collaborate with others.
2.A clean community is also one of the concerns of the school unless others in the community and those in the school are actively involved in it already.
3. I will call you when I'm finished with soccer practice.
4.I decided to stay home so that I could take a mental health break.
5. We will look for a place where we can eat that's pet-friendly.
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