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People are often held to expectations that they do not really want to achieve.
Example(s) in novel
Antonio is Catholic and everyone expects him to be a priest because of his familys history. Antonio does not know if this is what he truly wants to be yet; a Luna or a Marez.
Children can be just as cruel as adults to one another and their crimes often resonate what they witness from adults
Theresa and many people in the town believe Ultima is a witch and fear her. Antonios mother and Antonio, who truly know her, call her a woman of knowledge and caring. Antonio is bullied for his friendship with Ultima, the kids call her a witch. He is also beaten up by the other kids while awaiting their first confession because he does not want to be their practice priest