The novel "Like Water For Chocolate" is a book full of symbolism. The book, which is arranged in the form of a cookbook writen by the main character, uses specific recipies as symbols for what is happening in Tita's life. The book follows Tita's life and all of the hardship she experiences because of the expectactions she faces from family and society. The author included many symbolism the story, such as food and the characters, to demonstrate the authors views on tradition. The main symbol in the book is food; it is present throughout the entire novel, taking the reader through the lives of the characters. The food's main purpose is to help the reader visualize Tita's emotions. She was not allowed to marry the man she loves, Pedro,