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Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her large family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her village of indígenas, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta—stupid Indian—by members of the ruling class of... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Nino Carlitos: The man in the couple who take Virginia from her family. He is like a father to her.
- Matilde: Virginia's older sister.
- Mamita: Virginia's mother.
- Susana: A rich indigena girl who helps Virginia to accept her indigenous heritage.
- Alfonso: The man who owns the land Virginia's family works on.
- Andrecito: One of the little boys Virginia takes care of.
- Doctorita: The lady in the couple who take Virginia from her family. The Doctorita abuses Virginia.
- Quichua: The language Virginia spoke while at home with her family.
- Mariana: Add a description of this character.
- Dona Amelia
- Don Walter
- Dona Mercedes
- Manuelito
- Sonia
- Marta
- Don Lucho
- Antonio
- Papito
- Carmen
- Leo
- Hermelinda
- Marcelo
- Anita
- Elsa
- Marina
- Rosita
- Quines
- Luz
Authors & Contributors edit
- Laura Resau (Author)
- Maria Virginia Farinango (Author)
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