Summaries and Commentaries: “Woman Hollering Creek” and Other Stories

One Holy Night

“Me importas tú, y tú, y tú/ y nadie más que tú” (epigram to the section)  Only you matter to me, you, you / and no one else but you.

Tikal, Tulum, Chichén  Ancient cities of the Maya on the Yucatan Peninsula.

dar a luz  have a baby; give birth (literally, “give light,” in the sense of bringing an infant into the light, giving birth).

Alegre  Cheerful, happy, lighthearted.

tocaya  a namesake, or another person who shares one’s name.

Dolorosa and Soledad  street names; they translate as sorrow and solitude.

Y te quiero mucho  and I love you very much.

Virgencita, Cuídala  Blessed Virgin, Watch Over Her


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