When I Was Puerto Rican
How does the author use foreshadowing in When I Was Puerto Rican?
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At the beginning of the novel, Mami talks about a woman whom she names “puta”. This scene foreshadows the latter troubles which will appear between Mami and Papi as a result of infidelities coming from Papi’s part.