When I Was Puerto Rican Homework:
Respond to the following questions:
1. Esmeralda Santiago spent a great deal of effort to show that she is an expert in guava. Why did she have such an obsession about guava?
2. Santiago's feelings toward guava seem to have changed over time.
a. What did she remember about picking and eating guavas as a child in Puerto Rico?
b. How did she feel now seeing guavas at a Shop & Save in New York?
3. Pick a favorite food or a food from any aspect of the many cultures you belong-- race/ethnicity; age group; gender; location and describe how you would eat that food. Try to imitate Santiago's version and bring to class tomorrow! Have fun!
