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Like Water For Chocolate Symbolism

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The film I watched was "Like Water for Chocolate". This movie is based on Mexican family values, traditions and overview of their culture. There are some values that are not portrayed in the Mexican families anymore, for instance, the idea of the younger daughter shouldn’t get married and take care of the mother until she passes away. However, the idea of Tita always cooking based on the recipe book that Mama Elena left before passing away is a way of remembering her cooking and the symbol of family and love. Food has always been a symbol for Hispanic as a gathering with the family and having an incredible time. This movie portrayed that; even in the hard times Tita will cook traditional plates that will have a meaning for her as growing up
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