The story basically focuses on female characters. Magical realism happens to be a literary style that incorporates fantasy, myth, and supernatural themes into an otherwise realistic plot and setting.
Tradition is undoubtedly the most important of the themes. It is because of the tradition Tita remains unmarried. Owing to the tradition, Mama Elena is deprived of her love and forced to marry another man.
The story very impressively acquaints the reader with certain traditions and culture prevalent in the North America.
Literature Companion: Like Water for Chocolate
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis