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One Holy Night - Child Workers

03angelcamarillo — 2024-09-12 18:54:06 UTC

One Holy Night shows the dangers, obstacles, and obligations a child worker faces in their daily life. The story of the narrator shows how she was manipulated and taken advantage of because of her situation. A situation that she wouldn't have been put in if she didn't have to work

César Escandón's prayer. -118

halleyw — 2024-09-12 19:06:35 UTC

This prayer calls to mind the pilgrimage of St. Ignatius in the way he promises to make a pilgrimage to the saints tomb and bring him flowers. The journey of Ignatius is out of personal testament and discovery of God. The main difference in the promise of a pilgrimage and Ignatius's pilgrimage is the intent and desire behind them.

Gertrudis Parra's Prayer: Page 119

cfull9200 — 2024-09-12 19:09:22 UTC

"You who are crowned in heaven and who are so close to our Divine Savior... I ask for peace of spirit and prosperity..."(119). This quote proves that making a relationship to God is important. Peace is common in many prayers especially in times of hardship.

One Holy Night

dlmurph529 — 2024-09-12 19:10:03 UTC

In One Holy Night, a young thirteen-year-old girl who sells fresh fruit and vegetables on the street finds companionship in a much older man who buys from her every week. She nicknames the man "Boy Baby", while he deceives her into becoming friends while hiding his real intentions until he eventually takes advantage of her and shows his real dangerous side.

Chicago More Than A Setting

03angelcamarillo — 2024-09-12 19:12:19 UTC

Chicago has always been a city that has welcomed immigrants to its community. Through out the decades, different cultures and groups have found refuge in this city. In One Holy Night, Cisneros uses the grandeur and size of the city of Chicago to present a smaller, yet relevant story that relates to many immigrant workers.

Saints

cfull9200 — 2024-09-12 19:17:05 UTC

St. Christopher was one of the most popular saints. One reason why St. Christopher connects with this prayer is because his inspiration for the Christian faithful. He believed in promoting peace through Jesus Christ's teachings. Also, he was willing to take risks. Hardship has a role in that because Saint Christopher suffered due to all his traveling.

Children Sex Abuse Statistics

dlmurph529 — 2024-09-12 19:20:50 UTC

1 in 9 girls under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault
82 percent of sexual abuse victims are female
59 percent of sexual abusers are acquaintances with the victim

One Holy Night:

These heartbreaking statistics show how unfortunately common it is for young girls like the narrator in this story to go through situations like this. One Holy Night serves as a cautionary tale to children everywhere to be careful, but also to the victims of these crimes, letting them know that they are not alone.

cfull9200 — 2024-09-12 19:24:46 UTC

Preventing Assult

03angelcamarillo — 2024-09-12 19:27:24 UTC

In Sandra Cisneros’s short story “One Holy Night,” sexual assault is a central theme that profoundly impacts the protagonist, a young girl. The story reveals how the girl is seduced and impregnated by a much older man who deceives her with grandiose tales of his past. This act of sexual violence not only shatters her innocence but also exposes the harsh realities of exploitation and the loss of childhood. Towards the end, the whole situation leaves her scarred and with a false sense of love/romantic relationships

Sidronio Tijerina's prayer. page 116

halleyw — 2024-09-12 19:28:28 UTC

The prayer is one of thanks that God helped after "Chapa's" truck got stolen. They had good fortune and praise Blessed Santo Niño de Atocha and everything seems to have worked out through the mercy and grace of God. This prayer reminded me of a scene in breaking bad when a truck is stolen from a lonely man and his family and in return a barrel of money lands on their door step as God answers their prayers for help.

Little Miracles, Kept promises

halleyw — 2024-09-12 19:31:33 UTC

The whole story reminds me of the movie Bruce Almighty where everyone is sending him prayers and he gets frustrated and replies yes to all. Consequently, the world goes to hell and everything falls apart.

Victor Lozano's prayer on page 121

halleyw — 2024-09-17 18:51:20 UTC

The prayer reminds me of the movie Christmas with the Kranks. This prayer talks about being thankful for the removal of the "Arrows" that persecuted him, the arrows being his family members that moved out of his house. Victor seems to be a very materialistic person and claims that because he used expensive building materials in his shrine to his saint he thinks that they are now "even" and his prayer was a simple transaction. In the movie, the main character begs for a Christmas in solitude and claims to despise his family and friends. He is seen as a very senile and unfriendly man that is more focused on materialistic things than his family and friends. In the end of the movie, he changes his ways and learns to love his family which is all we can hope for from Victor Lozano.

The Issue of Guns in Chicago

dlmurph529 — 2024-09-17 18:52:46 UTC

Chicago is one of the most gun-violent cities in America. In recent years, there have been over 2,000 shooting victims each year, which translates to over 5 a day. Because of loose gun laws, people like Chaq Uxmal Paloquin can get their hands on an assortment of guns rather easily. Most gun violence in Chicago is committed by men from 20-39, which corresponds with One Holy Night, since Chaq falls into this category.

Ruben Ledesma Prayer

cfull9200 — 2024-09-17 18:54:23 UTC

"My mother's comadre Demetria said if I prayed to you that like maybe you could help me because you were raised from the dead and did a lot of miracles and maybe if I lit a candle every night for seven days and prayed..."(121). This prayer explains the importance of Mexican-American Catholicism. The line where it talks about the lit candle, shows the need for help when these people are struggling. Also, the prayer tells me that nothing is impossible if you work hard.

Chicago's Lower Class

dlmurph529 — 2024-09-17 19:04:00 UTC

Like many major cities in America, Chicago has a significant number of its population living below the poverty line (16.9%). In One Holy Night, it is apparent that the girl's family is either below that line or dangerously close to below it. Migrant families in Chicago tend to not get equal opportunities, which is probably why the young girl was forced into dangerous situations selling fruit on the street.

The Nun

cfull9200 — 2024-09-17 19:10:21 UTC

The Nun relates to this prayer because most of the characters are facing difficulties mostly due to dealing with stress because some of the characters get into fights due to their religion. Something I realized is that getting into a fight as a Catholic because you are going against Jesus's teachings. This happens in this movie to one of the characters.

Faith and Survival in Immigrant's Culture Article

rogalskim — 2024-09-19 18:56:43 UTC

The main characters in Sandra Cisneros's Little Miracles, Kept Promises use saints and religious figures as a part of their survival tactics, blending hope and cultural faith in the face of adversity. This subject strikes a deep chord with the experiences of Latino immigrant communities in the real world, as they frequently draw strength and resiliency from their spiritual religion to overcome social and economic obstacles. My Polish parents were immigrants just like in the book, they were deeply committed to their religion as well. The characters dependence on saints for protection and direction resonated with an article I read about how faith helps immigrant communities through difficult times.

Connections to Telenovelas

rogalskim — 2024-09-19 19:15:13 UTC

Many of the prayers have a dramatic tone, such as Adelfa's request for a suitable mate, which is similar of the exaggerated emotions sometimes found in telenovelas. It makes me think of the people in the movie La Rosa de Guadalupe who beg for miracles a scene in which drama and faith combine to elevate the hardships of everyday life. This growing emotional intensity draws in the audience while also reflecting the real world combination of vulnerability and hope, as religion grows into a powerful instrument for overcoming obstacles in life. The blending of the boundaries between theatrical expression and spiritual devotion in both situations I thought highlights the healing function of religion in the culture.