Lessons Of Love Short Story

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In the story "Lessons of Love" by Judith Ortiz Cofer, the lessons of love is taught in three different ways. Firstly, it is possible to be notied by your love and you're not invisible. In page 1 of the story she states "I did not expect him to notice me.". Later Cofer states "My first kiss... It was he.". Despite her hiding and trying her best not to get caught he had later found out and kissed her. Secondly, Don't underestimate your looks if you're not getting the attention you need. She thought she was an "ugly" looking girl because he had not noticed her, but later he had kissed her. This explains that she had been noticed by a senior who she thought she had no chance with because she underestimated herself. Finally, love will not always

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