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mexican gothic homework #1
directions: read and annotate pages 3-14.
criteria for success:
□ one sentence that describes what can be inferred about noemi
□ one sentence that describes the relationship with her father
□ at least one piece of evidence directly about the text
question: based on pages 3-14 of mexican gothic, what can we infer about the character, noemi, and the relationship with her father?

Explanation:

From pages 3-14 of Mexican Gothic, we can infer Noemi is sharp, independent, and resents being controlled. Her relationship with her father is strained: he uses financial leverage to pressure her into helping her cousin, showing he prioritizes family obligations over her autonomy, while she resents his attempts to dictate her choices. Evidence: When her father tells her to go to High Place, Noemi thinks, "I am not a child to be ordered about," and he threatens to cut off her allowance if she refuses, which reveals his controlling nature and her resistance.

Answer:

1. Inference about Noemi: She is a sharp, independent young woman who resents being controlled by others.
2. Inference about her relationship with her father: Their relationship is strained and transactional; her father uses financial control to pressure her into complying with his family-focused demands, while she resents his lack of respect for her autonomy.
3. Evidence: When Noemi pushes back against her father's order to travel to High Place, he says, "If you do not go, I will cut off your allowance," which shows his controlling, leverage-based approach, and Noemi's internal thought, "I will not be bullied into this," reveals her resistance to his authority.