Hello

Hi everyone!

I apologize for posting so late, I was sick the whole week. Though sick, I still read the assigned chapters and I agree with Victoria - this book is page turning and I'm loving the story! Sticking to the chapter question about the inclusion of the fantastical progress of the story, I think all have been mentioned already from Rosa's "...incredible green hair, which framed her face like a fantastic hat, her fairy-tale manner, and her special way of moving as if she were flying."(22), to Clara's predictions of the future, and moving objects across the room. And then we have Barabas the giant black dog - or is Barabas really a dog? haha

Allende created such complex characters. She feed us details about each of the main characters and it's fascinating mixing the reality and the magical. One character stood out for me because she is an example of a strong woman struggling and fighting for equal rights. She is brave and determined to create a change. Clara thought it was absurd though because this woman sure speak about oppression, equality, and rights to a sad, resigned group of hard-working women in their denim aprons, their hands red with chilblains while wearing her fur coat and suede boots (81). I agree with Clara it is absurd. But anyway, I think Nivea was creating a change through educating woman of their rights and her thoughtfulness for the poor.

I hope to do the next posting by tomorrow.

Karen