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"At the Hearth" by Laura Esquivel

Esquivel knows the story of maize is a myth, so why does she warn her daughter not to step on a kernel of corn?

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Laura Esquivel warns her daughter not to step on a kernel of corn due to the sacred and vital role corn plays in Mexican and Latin American culture.


Explanation:

Laura Esquivel warns her daughter not to step on a kernel of corn because the story of maize being the mother of man is a myth deeply rooted in Mexican and Latin American culture. Corn is seen as a sacred and life-sustaining entity, so stepping on a kernel could be seen as disrespectful or harmful to the source of sustenance.


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