There are frequent allusions to fairytales in the text. How do the central characters’ attitudes toward fairytales change throughout the novel?

Research the characteristics of the Gothic novel. How does Mexican Gothic compare and contrast with the traditional Gothic? How does Moreno-Garcia revise the genre in Mexican Gothic?

Consider the history of European colonialism, imperialism, and modern economic domination in non-European cultures and countries. How does Moreno-Garcia use this historical context in the novel?