Dreaming in Cuban | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Santa Teresa del Mar - The home that Celia, Jorge, and Lourdes move into after Celia leaves the mental asylum.

Yankee Doodle Bakery - A location in New York that signifies freedom and financial freedom to Lourdes.

Sugar Cane Fields - To support the Revolution and keep herself productive and busy, Celia works in this location shortly after Jorge's death.

The Movie Theater of Santa Teresa del Mar - Celia presides as judge over the civil complaint hearings held in this location each month.

Pearl Earrings - Celia keeps these items from Gustavo...
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