How Long to Read The Moths and Other Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read The Moths and Other Stories?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 13 minutes to read The Moths and Other Stories by Helena MarÕa Viramontes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The adolescent protagonist of the title story, like other girls in this pioneering collection, rebels against her father, refusing to go to Mass. Instead, dressed in her black Easter shoes and carrying her missal and veil, she goes to her abuelitaÍs house. Her grandmother has always accepted her for who she is and has provided a safe refuge from the anger and violence at home. The eight haunting stories included in this collection explore the social, economic and cultural impositions that shape womenÍs lives. Girls on the threshold of puberty rebel against their fathers, struggle to understand their sexuality, and in two stories, deal with the ramifications of pregnancy. Other women struggle against the limitations of marriage and the Catholic religion, which seek to keep them subservient to the men in their lives. Prejudice and the social and economic status of Chicanos often form the backdrop as women fight„with varying degrees of success„to break free from oppression. Shedding light on the complex lives and experiences of Mexican-American girls and women, this bilingual edition containing the first-ever Spanish translation of ViramontesÍ debut collection, The Moths and Other Stories, will make this landmark work available to a wider audience.

How long is The Moths and Other Stories?

The Moths and Other Stories by Helena MarÕa Viramontes is 132 pages long, and a total of 33,264 words.

This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 41% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Moths and Other Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 1 minute to read The Moths and Other Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is The Moths and Other Stories?

The Moths and Other Stories is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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