La’Raye Francisco

February 15, 2020

Blog #3

The food in the film represents Martha, her emotions, and how she is feeling. Martha uses food to structure her life. For example, she told Lina that she wished she had a recipe for her. Martha needs things like instructions and guidance to give her the outcome she wants. In the book, the author mentions how the need for a recipe for Lina shows her “reliance upon simple and methodical solutions to complex problems and interpersonal relationships.” The author writes how emotional and familial experiences are ‘alien’ to her. I believe that for Martha, food provides not only structure for her, but also comfort and peace.

Food also shows represents the progress that Martha is showing. For example, throughout most of the movie, Martha was not seen eating any food. It was later in the film that Martha was seen eating the leftover food that Mario had left for her and Lina. This shows that Mario is getting to Martha. Their romance is blooming. Later in the film, Martha is seen being fed by Mario with a blind fold on. I believe this scene is where Martha truly trusts Mario.

Love and romance are represented in the film through their family dynamic. For example, I believe the scene where Martha, Mario, and Lina are eating the food, that was prepared by Mario and Lina, on the floor kind of shows how things are changing in Martha’s life. She seems more vulnerable to Mario during the times he is feeding her. I believe that food also creates the family dynamic. For example, if it had not been for Mario being able to get Lina to eat food in the first place, Martha and Mario would not have gotten as close as they became. I believe food to Mario was a way into Martha’s life, where it represented comfort for Martha.


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