Dreaming in Cuban
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Plot Summary
Detailed Summary & Analysis
Ocean Blue
Going South
The House on Palmas Street
Celia’s Letters: 1935–1940
A Grove of Lemons
The Fire Between Them
Celia’s Letters: 1942–1949
The Meaning of Shells
Enough Attitude
Baskets of Water
Celia’s Letters: 1950–1955
A Matrix Light
God’s Will
Daughters of Changó
Celia’s Letters: 1956–1958
Six Days in April
Celia’s Letters: 1959
Themes
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Passion, Romance, and Marriage
Intergenerational Conflict
Religious Diversity
History and Personal Identity
Obsession and Devotion
Quotes
Characters
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Celia del Pino
Jorge del Pino
Lourdes del Pino Puente
Felicia del Pino
Pilar Puente
El Líder / Fidel Castro
Ivanito Villaverde
Gustavo Sierra de Armas
Javier del Pino
Herminia Delgado
Hugo Villaverde
Rufino Puente
Luz Villaverde
Milagro Villaverde
Terms
All Terms
Santería
Santero/Santera
Botánica
Symbols
All Symbols
The Ocean
Shells
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Dreaming in Cuban
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Cristina García
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Ocean Blue
Going South
The House on Palmas Street
Celia’s Letters: 1935–1940
A Grove of Lemons
The Fire Between Them
Celia’s Letters: 1942–1949
The Meaning of Shells
Enough Attitude
Baskets of Water
Celia’s Letters: 1950–1955
A Matrix Light
God’s Will
Daughters of Changó
Celia’s Letters: 1956–1958
Six Days in April
Celia’s Letters: 1959
Themes
All Themes
Passion, Romance, and Marriage
Intergenerational Conflict
Religious Diversity
History and Personal Identity
Obsession and Devotion
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Celia del Pino
Jorge del Pino
Lourdes del Pino Puente
Felicia del Pino
Pilar Puente
El Líder / Fidel Castro
Ivanito Villaverde
Gustavo Sierra de Armas
Javier del Pino
Herminia Delgado
Hugo Villaverde
Rufino Puente
Luz Villaverde
Milagro Villaverde
Terms
All Terms
Santería
Santero/Santera
Botánica
Symbols
All Symbols
The Ocean
Shells
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Santería
Santería
Santería
is an Afro American religion that originated in Cuba. It incorporates elements of the West African Yoruba religion as well as Roman Catholicism. Followers believe in one God who created the universe as well…
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Santero/Santera
A
santero
or
santera
is a priest or priestess, respectively, of the
Santería
religion.
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Botánica
A botánica is a store that sells
Santería
supplies such as medicinal herbs, religious statues, and ceremonial objects.
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