Esquivel describes Rosaura's "flatness, her flatulence, and her foul breath" (page 170). Why does the author focus on flatulence so often in the story?

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Asked by samantha s #597102 on 3/17/2019 7:34 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/17/2019 7:56 PM

Answered by Aslan on 3/17/2019 7:56 PM

I suppose it is a bodily function that is in line with food and a metaphor for certain emotions and personalities.