Jen

=__**Before we were Free**__ =

**"We don't own a TV"**
Anita explains this to a young boy, who thinks she is rich. This quote struck me because now-a-days everyone owns a TV. It is almost like a necessity. The young boy believes she is rich because her family owns a large amount of land, which he refers to as a "park". Actually that land is a compound where her family lives and they are far from rich.

"I want my children to be free, no matter what"
Anita's Papi(father) tells her before leaving for America. He wants his children to get away from the life they are living and be free from their society. He loves his children and doesn't want to leave them but he feels it is best.

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Another thing Anita's father tells her upon his departure, is this quote. Her father wants a better life for his children.He sees a lot of potential in Anita, and wants her to "fly". Take off in this world and be as great as she possibly can.====== media type="youtube" key="c-3vPxKdj6o?fs=1" height="322" width="515"