La Perdida is the story of Carla, a half-Caucasian, half-Mexican twenty-something woman, who feels lost and dissatisfied with life. In search of her identity, Carla moves to Mexico City to live
Write a literary analysis essay (6 paragraphs, approx. 750-1000 words) on one of the following

Essay Topics: 1. Carla as a Dynamic Character. Has Carla changed at all by the end of the book? How does the author juxtapose scenes from Carla’s early days in Mexico with her days since her return
to Chicago? What point is she making by doing this?
2. Harry vs. Carla: How are Carla and Harry different? How are they similar? Why do they have a dash of ideals?