Gender Roles in "The Tree of Red Stars"

Researched critcal essay on views of gender in Latin American lit, specifically "The Tree of Red Stars. Includs bibliography. MLA format
Gender roles are a major point of interest in modern literature. The way men and women act and interact, as well as their characterizations can set a mood, and era, or give some insight into the novel itself. Authors can choose traditional roles, or allow themselves the freedom to break new ground. Tree of Red Stars author Tessa Bridal placed her characters firmly within traditional gender roles in order to both delineate the culture in which the story is set, and to add some depth to Magda's character.
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