Incidents and Character in *Summer of the Mariposas*

1. What motivates Odilia and her sisters to take the dead man back to his family in Mexico instead of simply calling the authorities? How does this decision reveal something about their character?

2. How does Odilia's interaction with La Lorna and the acceptance of the magical ear pendant reveal about her character?

3. Describe one specific challenge the sisters face on their journey to Mexico. How do they respond to this challenge, and what does their response reveal about their individual or collective character?