4. Why does Alma stop Isla and José from becoming friends, and how does her past explain it?
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smkelly
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4. Why does Alma stop Isla and José from becoming friends, and how does her past explain it?
Alma quickly separates Isla and José when they first meet as children. When you first read that scene, why did you think she stopped their budding friendship? Does knowing more about Alma’s own past change your understanding?
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Gharam mahmoud
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Re: 4. Why does Alma stop Isla and José from becoming friends, and how does her past explain it?
At first, Alma’s actions seem strict and controlling, but learning about her painful past helps explain her behavior. She was likely trying to protect Isla from repeating her own mistakes, making her actions more understandable, though still complex.
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Gharam mahmoud
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Re: 4. Why does Alma stop Isla and José from becoming friends, and how does her past explain it?
At first, Alma’s actions seem strict or unfair when she separates Isla and José. But later, learning about her painful past helps explain her behavior—she may have been trying to protect Isla from repeating her own mistakes. This adds depth to Alma’s character and makes her actions more understandable.