???? [DV] 3 Of Women and Salt Prompt 1.1: Gabriela García’s debut novel Of Wome

???? [DV] 3 Of Women and Salt
Prompt 1.1: Gabriela García’s debut novel Of Women and Salt (2021) reveals many of the tensions and divisions that exist within Latinx communities in the United States. As the inter-generational plot line of the novel advances, issues of racial and class divisions, and differential treatment based on immigrant status emerge as a subtext.
Drawing on a few examples from the text, discuss how these tensions and divisions are conveyed throughout the novel. In your opinion, how might Of Women and Salt expand, problematize and/or contribute to our understanding of Latinx communities in the U.S.? Length of recording: two (2) minutes.
Prompt 1.2: Imagine a close friend or family member sees Of Women and Salt on The New York Times Bestseller List. They are interested in reading the novel and ask you for your honest take. Considering this text in its entirety, discuss the novel’s merits and its shortcomings.
For example, you might talk about the story structure, writing style, plot, characters, themes, etc…
You might offer praise and/or constructive criticism for any aspect of the novel and mention what worked or didn’t work, in your opinion.
Finally, would you recommend this book? Support your assessment with textual references and examples.  Length of recording: two (2) minutes
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