“Then slowly my spirit took hold of itself, raising itself out of that pain and misery and humiliation. A tiny fire, a speck in the beginning, was born in the center of my brain, drawing life, growing until it became a powerful flame. I was alive and never again would this happen to me. When I opened my eyes, I realized that I would be free because pain had liberated me” (Limon, 64).
In the first passage, Limon explores the universal truth we discussed in class, "History is narrated by the victor." Huitzitzilin's character is Limon's tool to retell a story through the eyes of the one who was defeated- an not only an Aztec, but an Aztec woman. Huitzitizilin's story exposes readers to a different kind of truth about the Aztecs.
The second passage is a poignant statement of Huitzizilin's spirit and strength; Limon conveys her as someone who has risen above her abuse and defeat in order to become as strong as "a powerful flame."
How do these two passages relate to one another and to the resolution of the novel? What universal truth does Limon expose through Huitzitzilin's life, death, and story?
Write a Double TIEAAC paragraph that links these two passages together to expose one overarching universal truth from the novel.
T- FATt sentence
I- Provide context and background information
E- Use the quotes, part of the quotes, or paraphrase
A- Level 2 analysis
A- Level 2 analysis
I- Additional context- set up the reader for the next quote
E- Use the quotes, part of the quotes, or paraphrase
A- Level 2 analysis
A- Level 2 analysis
C- Non-repetitive concluding statement