Why did you do that, Pedro? It will look ridiculous, you agreeing to marry Rosaura. What happened to the eternal love you swore to Tita? Aren't you going to keep that vow?''Of course I'll keep it. When you're told there's no way you can marry the woman you love, and your only hope of being near her is to marry her sister, wouldn't you do the same?''So you intend to marry without love?''No, Papa. I am going to marry with a great love for Tita that will never die.
In "Like Water for Chocolate," Pedro struggles with his feelings for Tita while feeling compelled to marry her sister, Rosaura, due to societal pressures and family expectations. His decision prompts concern from his friend, who questions the sincerity of Pedro's love, recalling the vow he made to Tita. Despite facing such dilemmas, Pedro reassures his friend that his love for Tita remains strong, and marrying Rosaura is a means to stay close to the woman he truly loves.
This situation highlights the conflict between duty and passion, as Pedro believes he can still harbor a profound love for Tita even while marrying someone else. His response underscores the complexity of love and the sacrifices one might make for the hope of remaining near their true affections, illustrating a poignant struggle between societal obligations and personal desires essential to the story's emotional depth.
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