Blog 1
My introduction to telenovelas was through Jane The Virgin . After attending a few classes about telenovelas, I am aware that it is not an actual telenovela, but it consists of many similar qualities to that of a telenovela. Jane the Virgin incorporates many storylines that are prominent in Latin American literature. The show's plot begins with Jane Villanueva, the protagonist, getting artificially inseminated by her gynecologist and getting pregnant while being a virgin. As Latin America is mainly catholic, this concept is prevalent, and she is also compared to the Virgin Mary in the show. Moreover, the show also consists of a double love triangle with Jane, Rafael, Micheal, and Petra. The viewers are rooting for Jane and Rafael to end up together, and their relationship goes through many challenges that they must withstand. As the series goes forth, the characters grow on you; the people you hate in the beginning end up being your favorite. For example, Petra s...