fe of hedonistic pleasure and superficial aims. As Don Leonardo tells Michelina, ôDonÆt be surprised at the way your godmother looksàShe decided to get a face-lift and even went all the way to Brazil to be done by the famous Pitanguy. When she came back, I didnÆt recognize herö (Fuentes 1995, 9). Women and men of both classes often exist in different spheres. Michelina is like a nun in an ôYves St. Laurentö habit, while Dona Lucila ensures the success of her party by making sure that the men are not around during it, ôGo out to the ranch and donÆt come back until late. We want a party just for us girls, so we can relax and gossip to our heartÆs contentö (Fuentes, 1995, 13-14). The women admit to being without
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