Summer of the Mariposas

After their father leaves, the sisters no longer enjoy playing Lotería. Later, they take up the game again with their mother after returning from their adventure. What does the abandonment and later renewal of this game suggest about the novel’s themes?

How does McCall reinvent the legend of La Llorona, “The Weeping Woman,” and why?

How does the Garza sisters’ cultural background affect their journey? What do they learn about their community and their heritage? How do these lessons impact their sense of identity?