Politics and Family Relations in Cristina García's Novel Dreaming in Cuban

This paper analyzes Cristina García’s novel Dreaming in Cuban, focusing on the impact of the Cuban Revolution on family dynamics within the Del Pino family. It explores how political ideology influences generational relationships, identity formation, and migration. The study examines the contrasting political perspectives of family members across three generations—Celia, Lourdes, and Pilar—and argues that political beliefs act as a dividing force that reshapes emotional bonds and personal identities. The paper also considers themes of exile, religion, and cultural identity in relation to the Cuban Revolution.