La Llorona evil or misunderstood?

Michael Lopez

Mrs. Hicks

English 102

6/12/12

La Llorona

Part 1: Reflection

In this researched paper for future students you should find a variety of sources. Especially ones from the library because those will be the best ones and you will be able to get the most information out of them. Also find evidence that helps for a counter argument. Yet, do not make it that good just good enough so you cannot seem bias and be able to prove that argument wrong in your next paragraph. Also starting early is always good because then you can get more feedback from your peers and even your professor. Do not forget to cite your sources as well because then if you don't you will not be credible. Always save yourself some time to elaborate on your sources and just use the quotes or information you find to better strengthen your opinion in your researched paper. Do not just write a paper about the sources you found. Also if you go off topic let your reader know that and tie it back into your paper so how. An example is even though  it sounds like I'm off topic this helps lead into my next point….

Do not stress over the length of the paper by the time you get to your actual research it will come naturally and you will know exactly what to write. Since parts one and two really help you open your eyes on what you actually want to write.

Part 2: Topic "La Llorona"

My topic was why is the La Llorona depicted as a negative begin and not just someone who is misunderstood. In my researched paper I came to the realization that she is evil and that she should not be felt sorry for nor should we have any remorse for her. Now the following are the sources that I found most useful for my researched paper. Now 1, 2, 4, and 8 can be found in the library. While 5, 7 can be found in the schools database under articles which are under jstor in database by name. While 3 and 6 are found online just type in the author or title of the text and they should pop up.

1.Anaya, Rudolfo. My Land Sings.

2.Anzaldua, Gloria. Prietita and the Ghost Woman. 

3.Candelaria, Cordelia. "Letting La Llorona Go Or Re/Reading History's Tender Mercies."

4.Hayes, Joe. La Llorona The Weeping Woman

5.Kearney, Michael. La Llorona as a Social Symbol.

6.Kersten, Susan. Mexican folk lore: The story of La Llorona. 

7.Kirtyley, Bacil F. "La Llorona" and Related Themes. 

8.Rebolledo, Tey D. Women Singing in the Snow.