I never really related to Tita's character throughout the story--I still don't, if I'm being completely honest. But despite that, I think what speaks to me the most throughout the story is the way that it is told. The language of Like Water is so poetic and filled with metaphoric and stylized writing that the story, one that has been told in countless ways in countless book, stands out and becomes something different. That's why I chose it.
It's a love story, but it's far from typical.
I think what I appreciate about it the most, is the fact that even though it is a love story, the main character (Tita) is used to symbolize something more than just the "damsel in distress." Her character, singlehandedly represents an idea, a revolution, a change or shift in the idea of what womanhood meant back then. Tita's character, although admittedly weak sometimes, accomplishes something in the way of promoting the idea of an objective womanhood. A definition of womanhood created by the individual and thereby acceptable, despite anyone else's opinion. (Ahem, her mother)*
Anyway, to keep this reflection from turning into a research paper...(if it hasn't already)...I'll say that I genuinely hope it's had an effect on you guys as well; whether it changed your life or just made you think.
Sasha
