The Shaping of a Woman's Success The brilliantly written novel The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle recounts the story of two couples in the United States both pursuing their idea of the American dream. The first couple, Delaney and Kyra are a modern, middle class pair. Candido and America, the second couple, are illegal immigrants from Mexico. Although it seems difficult to see what these four ... people might have in common, there are several similar characteristics observable in the women, in spite of their differing situations. Most women highly value safety, independence, and personal spac...

• Word Count: 1260
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School