Analysis Of Helena Maria Viramontes Under The Feet Of Jesus

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Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena Maria Viramontes details the life of Estrella and her family, as she struggles with working as a migrant, moving constantly, and a budding romantic relationship. With her detail and strong use of metaphors, Viramontes helps me connect to the story more, and feel like I am there alongside the characters.
Starting at the very beginning of this novel, Viramontes uses vivid language to help the reader connect to the characters and their struggles. For example, you can feel Estrella’s pain in the line, “… Estrella realized words could become as excruciating as rusted nails piercing the bottoms of her bare feet.” (25). We’ve all been in situations like this, where we realize certain words can cut deep and leave

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