Incidents and Character in *Summer of the Mariposas*
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Objective
I can analyze how incidents in *Summer of the Mariposas* reveal different traits of Odilia and her sisters.
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Practice
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What motivates Odilia and her sisters to take the dead man back to his family in Mexico instead of simply calling the authorities? How does this decision reveal something about their character?
How does Odilia's interaction with La Lorna and the acceptance of the magical ear pendant reveal about her character?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe an incident where Odilia shows bravery. What does this incident reveal about her character? Describe an incident where one of Odilia's sisters shows compassion. What does this incident reveal about her character?”
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