Death Constant Beyond Love- Marquez – Flashcards
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The title shows ________.
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dissonance
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Who are the characters?
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Senator Sanchez, Nelson and Laura Farina
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Sanchez is:
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-campaigning -married and has 5 children...very unhappy -faced with 6 months to live...keeps it a secret
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Nelson is:
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-wanted for killing his wife -wants a fake ID from Sanchez so that he can start over as a business man...worried about appearance -offers Laura in exchange...dehumanization
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How old is Laura?
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18 almost 19
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When Laura goes to see Sanchez, he __________.
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Falls in love
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What is Laura wearing when she goes to see Sanchez?
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A chastity belt. She "forgot" the key because she isn't interested in Sanchez.
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While talking to Laura, what is the "bad luck" Sanchez thinks of?
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One of them will feel guilty if they have sex; he is also worried he will die before she turns 19 (when she will have sex with him)
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When Laura stays the night with Sanchez, how does he describe her?
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realistically; she is sweaty and smells...but he loves the intimacy with her.
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What does Sanchez mean when he says "No one will ever love us"?
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-he realizes they can be alone together (his epiphany) -no ones cares about her or him
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When Sanchez died 6 months later, why is he enraged?
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-he will never feel their intimacy again -he is alone again
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This story is a depiction of what?
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real life
