BOOK CASA DIVIDIDA P.1 TO 71.pdf

Summary

This script tells two contrasting stories. The first follows a family’s desperate journey to save their sick daughter, Lolita, from dying due to a lack of medical attention. Despite their struggles, including discrimination and being turned away from the hospital, the child tragically passes away. The second story focuses on José, a proud son of a successful Cuban businessman. He admires his father’s success and generosity but faces challenges in his own life, such as navigating friendships and relationships. The narrative reflects themes of social disparity, familial bonds, and youthful aspirations.

Takeaways

• 😀 A family is deeply concerned about the health of their young daughter, Lolita, who is very ill and has been crying nonstop.
• 😀 Despite the urgency, the father, Manuel, is hesitant to take Lolita to the doctor because of the distance, time constraints due to harvest, and lack of local medical help.
• 😀 The family eventually decides to take Lolita to the city, walking all day in the heat, hoping to get medical attention.
• 😀 Upon arriving in the city, the family encounters Rolando, a 15-year-old who offers to help them find the hospital.
• 😀 At the hospital, they are confronted with bureaucracy and an unhelpful staff, with the security guard and nurse refusing to admit Lolita despite her dire condition.
• 😀 The nurse cruelly insults the mother, and the situation escalates when Rolando tries to stand up for the family, resulting in him being arrested.
• 😀 Tragically, Lolita dies on the street that night due to the lack of medical attention.
• 😀 The second part of the script shifts to José, a young boy who is proud of his successful father, Martín Santos, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist.
• 😀 José shares his father's story with his classmates, highlighting Martín's humble beginnings and his generosity towards those in need.
• 😀 In contrast to José’s family’s wealth, the script also touches on José’s reckless behavior, as he speeds through the streets of Havana without facing consequences because of his father's status.
• 😀 The narrative ends with a glimpse into José’s daily life, including spending time with his friend Pedro, having dinner with his family, and watching his favorite TV show, 'I Love Lucy.'

Q & A

Why is Luisa worried about her sister Lolita?

Luisa is worried because her sister Lolita has been very ill, crying non-stop for days, not eating, and showing no signs of improvement.

What difficulties does the family face in getting medical attention for Lolita?

The family faces the difficulty of not having a doctor nearby and the inability to travel to the city because it's harvest season and the chief would not allow it.

How does the family finally reach a hospital for Lolita?

The family walks all day to reach the city, where they meet a young man named Rolando, who helps guide them to the hospital.

What is the reaction of the hospital staff when the family arrives with Lolita?

The hospital staff refuses to see Lolita, stating that the doctors are not available, and the hospital is not accepting new patients.

How does the father of Luisa react when the hospital staff refuses to help?

Manuel, the father, becomes angry and desperately pleads for help, even begging the nurse to assist his sick daughter, but is met with hostility.

What happens to Rolando after he tries to intervene in the situation at the hospital?

Rolando is arrested by the police after trying to defend the family and demand that the hospital staff help Lolita.

What is the outcome for Lolita after the family is turned away from the hospital?

Lolita dies the next day, after spending the night on the streets with her family.

What does José decide to talk about in his school presentation?

José decides to talk about his father, Martín Santos, and how he built his successful business from humble beginnings.

How does José's life contrast with that of Luisa's family?

José lives a privileged life, with wealth, success, and social status, while Luisa's family struggles with poverty, hardship, and injustice.

What is the tone of the interactions between José and his friend Pedro?

The tone is playful and lighthearted as they discuss Pedro's crush on a girl, with José encouraging Pedro to be brave and talk to her.