THE MINDSET OF THE MEXICAN PEOPLE IN ERIKA SÁNCHEZ’S I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER
THE MINDSET OF THE MEXICAN PEOPLE IN ERIKA SÁNCHEZ’S I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER

Summary/Abstract: The present study aims at exploring the mindset of the Mexican people in Erika Sánchez’s novel entitled ”I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter”. It lays emphasis upon the Mexicans’ beliefs, behavior, values, outlook and mental attitudes. The emotional character of the Mexicans is highlighted as well as the paradoxes of the Mexican cultural heritage. While the female characters are portrayed as emotional beings with complex feelings, the male characters lack personality in the novel. Mexicans value family and religion. Food is a significant element in the Mexican culture, the focus being laid on both cooking and eating. Singing and dancing as well as other important Mexicans customs, traditions or celebrations have a great impact on personal relationships, all these multifarious elements shaping the mindset of the Mexican people.

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