All Flashcards
What is the meaning of 'La noche buena'?
'Christmas Eve'
What does 'migrante' mean?
'Migrant'
What does 'el mercado' mean?
'The market'
What does 'regalos' mean?
'Gifts'
What does 'el policia' mean?
'The police'
What does 'bracero' mean?
A Mexican laborer allowed to enter the US for seasonal work.
What does 'lucha' mean?
'Struggle' or 'fight'
What does 'dignidad' mean?
'Dignity'
What does 'divisiones socioeconómicas' mean?
'Socioeconomic divisions'
What does 'asimilación' mean?
'Assimilation'
What is the meaning of 'La noche buena'?
'Christmas Eve'
What is the meaning of 'migrante'?
'Migrant'
What is the meaning of 'el mercado'?
'The market'
What is the meaning of 'los regalos'?
'The gifts'
What is the meaning of 'el policia'?
'The police'
What is the meaning of 'bracero'?
A Mexican laborer allowed to enter the US for seasonal work.
What is the meaning of 'kres'?
A department store, similar to a general store.
What is the meaning of 'socioeconómicas'?
'Socioeconomic'
What is the meaning of 'asimilación'?
'Assimilation'
What is the meaning of 'divisiones'?
'Divisions'
What does 'La noche buena' evoke, and how does it contrast with the story?
It evokes joy and happiness, but contrasts with the family's poverty and struggles.
What is the significance of the Kres market in the story?
It represents the unfamiliar landscape immigrants navigate.
What does the police officer symbolize in 'La noche buena'?
The prejudice immigrants face.
What was the Bracero Program?
A program that allowed Mexican workers to work in the US on short-term contracts, often under harsh conditions.
What does the title '...y no se lo tragó la tierra' mean?
The title translates to '...and the earth did not swallow him/her.' It implies resilience and survival against hardship.
What is the significance of Christmas vs. El Seis de Enero (Three Kings Day)?
Christmas is more popular in the US, while El Seis de Enero is more traditional in Latin America. Maria's children preferring Christmas reflects their assimilation.
What do the gifts symbolize in the story?
The inequality between rich and poor.
What is Tomás Rivera known for?
His book '...y no se lo tragó la tierra' (1971), which won the Premio Quinto Sol award.
What is the significance of Doña Maria accidentally shoplifting?
It highlights the challenges and anxieties faced by immigrants in an unfamiliar environment, especially when combined with language barriers.
What does the story highlight about migrant workers?
It highlights the economic hardships, minimal labor protections, and constant travel that migrant workers faced.