Dr. Ramirez
Haggard. Montezuma's Daughter

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Study Questions for Reading Response (More may follow).
Be sure you understand the literary terms that appear below.
    * Who are the antagonist and protagonist in the novel and why?
    * Describe Otomie's character using specifics from the text.
    * Who are some of the historical figures in the novel and what do they do?
    * Describe Aztec and Spanish relations.
    * What is the primary setting of the novel and how is this setting "exotic"?
    * How does honor operate as a theme?
    * How is Thomas torn between two or even three cultures?
    * How does sacrifice function as a motif in the novel?
    * How does Haggard depict masculinity?
    * Describe Haggard's use of imagery in describing war?
    * How does diction come into play in Otomie's speeches? Be specific about the strategies used.
    * Explain the impact of Otomie's return to her "roots' at the end of the novel.
    * Describe how Haggard resolves the plot (how does the narrative come full circle?).
    * How are the Spanish represented? Make sure you give a range of examples (3)
    * Describe the military stratetgies Thomas uses to fight the Spanish.  
    When do they work and when do they fail?
 


updated 11/3/04