Dutiful Hijas

This piece was very interesting to me because it really related to The Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. It really described the family dynamic of a Latino household. It was really eye opening because many of the children that come up in these households are in a very unique dilemma. The struggle between caring for their elders just as their elders cared for them when they were young versus pursuing their own endeavors both academically and socially. The main character wants to be a "dutiful hija" (dutiful daughter) but at the same time really wants to start her life. She is in  constant cycle of guilt and somewhat starting her life. I enjoyed this piece especially because of the detail. It was very specific and I felt like I was a part of the family being described.