Buenaventura and Teresita are both the children of Tomás, and they were conceived outside of his marriage to Loreto. Compare and contrast his treatment of them and explore the reasons behind his more established relationship with Teresita.

What role do hummingbirds play in The Hummingbird’s Daughter? Choose two instances in which a hummingbird appears and discuss its importance to the novel.

What role does Lieutenant Enríquez play in the novel, and how does he represent the will of the government?