5. How does José's attitude toward Estela change during the story? 8
Discussion Questions Directions: Brainstorm your answers to the following questions in the space provided. Be prepared to share your original ideas in a class discussion. 1. Has someone ever wrongly assumed something about you because of your gender? How did it make you feel? 2. In the context of the story, how does love emerge? Why does José initially have feelings for Estela? Why does this change? 3. In the context of the story, what different qualities are expected from boys and girls? How do these expectations shape how people interact with each other? Consider other times you may have seen stereotypes about boys and girls, and cite evidence from this text in your answer. 9