How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water Lesson Plan

What valuable information does Cara’s job application provide about her as readers are getting to know this character? What subtext does it provide?

On Cara’s job application under high school, it says “the yellow house on the hill near the colmado.” It also mentions she’s not a US citizen (despite being in the country for about 25 years), though she has permission to work. She has no official university or specialized training. Her previous employer was a lamp factory, though she doesn’t seem to know its name or address (just what and where it is). She answers vaguely about having committed a criminal offense. These details provide a window into Cara’s history,...