1) In the video, Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum Ofelia Esparza and Rosanna Part 1, Rosanna shares her experience growing up with her grandmother apart from her mother. She is a middle child and the oldest daughter in her family (Chavez, 3:28). How do you think these familial relationships and interactions influenced her perception of altars and ofrendas?
2) In Master Altar-Maker Ofelia Esparza: L.A's National Treasure, Esparza mentions "We're only here for a short time and just like a flower that wilts or gold tarnishing, all things are temporary, but we live on in the memory and hearts of our ancestors because we are all here for a purpose" (Huerta, 2016) Do you think the concept of three deaths and temporary life is universal across all individuals celebrating the Day of the Dead?
3) In the video, NEA National Heritage Tribute Video: Ofelia Esparza, Rosanna mentions "There's this oral tradition that's passed on while we're creating these pieces that go on the altar" (Esparza, 2:16) How can these familial aspects of collectively talking about and reflecting about loved ones that have passed away be translated to altars that are shared in the public sphere?
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