Estrella is quite a strong character. She shows a lot of strength for someone so young, but there is one aspect in her life which shows her youth and weakness - Perfecto. Estrella is outraged that Perfecto wants to be viewed as a father figure. He is not her father. He will never be her father. She gets into an argument when he asks for her help. Eventually she just breaks down and screams "You're not my papa." This whole conversation really moved me because it showed Estrella's vulnerable side. I think it is through vulnerability that character's become more easily identifiable with. When I am able to sympathize with an aspect of the novel, then I become more interested. She presented a sad situation, one in which she is longing for a father figure but will never get one in her current situation. I feel pity for her. I think that it is a sad situation that all too many people face. This entire scene really touched my heart.
(Prompt #5, Chapter #1)
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