Like water for chocolate

Like water for chocolate


“Like water for chocolate” can be broken down into the lives of two women, Tita De La Garza and her mother, Mama Elena. The type of interaction that Tita has with Mama Elena is the focus point in which the story is developed around. Though the story concentrates on Tita, and Mama Elena, Tita's life experiences is the focus point which provides the deeper meaning in the story. Mama Elena on the other hand is seen as one of the main characters because she is the reason Tita goes on to live the life she lives, and endures the struggles she encounter. Mama Elena’s role in the story will not be touched on as much as Tita’s because of this reason. Tita the central character strives for freedom, individuality and love, and Mama Elena, the head antagonist, stands as an obstacle between Tita and her goals. This mother-daughter relationship is filled with problems from its beginning, when Tita is born prematurely following her father’s sudden death. Mama E...