(Herrera, 1997). Herrera argues in a critique titled “Women and the Revolution in Cristina García's Dreaming in Cuban” that women consistently engage in “aberrant sexuality, emotional abuse, and infidelity”. In addition, Lourdes is condemned as a ‘nymphomaniac’ while Celia’s role in the revolution is deemed as domestic in nature and dependent upon maternal instinct. Although the critique brings an interesting view to the discussion, her opinion is flawed in that it does not take into consideration the power of choice. Celia intentionally commits herself to the revolution and participates in the political system as an esteemed judge while also vaccinating children and building infant nurseries. Lourdes also exudes female empowerment in her sex
