In "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel, Tita grows up with a blurred sense of emotions, where laughter and tears intertwine. For her, joy isn't merely a source of happiness but also connected to her experiences of sadness, indicating a deep complexity in her emotional landscape. This fusion illustrates how her upbringing has intertwined essential human experiences, making it difficult for her to navigate emotions distinctly.
Moreover, Tita’s relationship with...