What is the significance of the sentence, "It produced a nameless fear in those who suffered it; they felt tried and convicted for their offenses. They fell prisoner to a childlike fear of maternal authority."

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Like Water for Chocolate

What is the significance of the sentence, "It produced a nameless fear in those who suffered it; they felt tried and convicted for their offenses. They fell prisoner to a childlike fear of maternal authority."

chapter 5

Asked by samantha s #597102 on 3/9/2019 11:17 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/10/2019 8:52 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/10/2019 8:52 PM

In essence, this quote relates to the fact that no one messed with Mama Elena. Her gaze inspired fear, and even the Captain wasn't going to test her resolve.

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Like Water for Chocolate, pg. 39

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