What hair colors has Arlene had recently? What is noteworthy about these hair colors? What implications does this have in regards to Arlene’s (and subsequently her daughter’s) perception of beauty, in relation to their race?
What is the nickname of the daughter in “Miss Clairol”? What is the significance of the girl being named this to the story? What commentary about lower-class Mexican-American households, and girls from such, might Viramontes be making with this choice of name?
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