CLEAN : Colombian writer Pilar Quintana's new novel reflects on motherhood

The video explores the complexities of life, focusing on fears such as death. It delves into the challenges and realities of motherhood, highlighting the need to discuss its darker aspects. The speaker reflects on viewing mothers not just as caregivers but as complex individuals, leading to a deeper understanding of generational differences and privileges.

What is one of the main fears discussed in relation to life's complexities?

• Fear of loneliness

• Fear of success

• Fear of death

• Fear of failure

How did the narrator feel about the portrayal of motherhood?

• She felt it was accurately depicted.

• She felt it was overly negative.

• She felt it was incomplete and misleading.

• She felt it was too idealized.

What aspect of motherhood does the narrator find necessary to reflect on in her novels?

• The challenges and darker sides of motherhood

• The financial aspects of raising children

• The historical role of mothers

• The beauty of motherhood

What realization did the narrator have about her perception of her own mother?

• She believed her mother was always happy.

• She thought her mother had an easy life.

• She viewed her mother only as a mother, not as a complex woman.

• She saw her mother as a friend.

What did the narrator gain from reflecting on her mother's generation?

• A deeper understanding of the privileges she had

• A wish to live in the past

• A desire to change her career

• A sense of superiority