Family tradition denies this tragic romance between the two lovers. The meaning of this text from a psychological perspective is showing the characters' emotions, which can be translated into what the author is feeling and how the reader may interpret it. Throughout the novel Like Water for Chocolate, Laura Esquivel emphasizes the emotions and hardships of a traditional Mexican family through the late 1800s and early 1900s. Our everyday thoughts are made by psychological impacts that affect humans in their impact on every decision and move made. There are many emotional states and traumas a person may have experienced that now change their everyday thinking. Emotions such as fear, grief, love, motivation, and dreams may affect a person in ways …show more content…
Humans can find patterns where there is chaos, meaning where there is randomness. Humans are inclined to see narratives where there is none because they can afford meaning to our lives, a form of existential problem-solving. Like Water for Chocolate could apply to certain readers based on the family tradition, and responsibility for family and oneself. It is a forbidden love story and many will find it relatable. “Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves (Esquivel)”. This quote comes from the character Dr. John Brown who uses this analogy to explain to Tita that, like a match, a person cannot be truly alive until her flame is lit by the things she is passionate about, along with the breath of those who love her. The meaning behind this quote can be compared to many readers for the reason that many people may think they can live life without other people when in reality they need others to help them. As humans, we crave the acceptance of others, thus why we change our actions according to others and their values and beliefs. Social norms provide guidelines and behavior, influencing their