Señorita Beatriz Character Analysis in The Farming of Bones

Señorita Beatriz is Doctor Javier’s sister. Beatriz dreams of escaping the Dominican Republic, and aspires to be a newspaperwoman who travels the world. Amabelle implies, however, that Beatriz is a sheltered and privileged woman; she believes that Beatriz is merely a voyeur who wishes to learn about other people’s suffering. Although Beatriz is interested in people who do not share her cultural identity, she is not truly empathetic or selfless enough to transcend boundaries like her brother Javier.

Señorita Beatriz Character Timeline in The Farming of Bones

The timeline below shows where the character Señorita Beatriz appears in The Farming of Bones. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...ravine. Amabelle wonders if the victim is Sebastien, but her speculation is cut short when Beatriz arrives. (full context)

Amabelle recounts Beatriz’s dream of becoming a “newspaper woman.” Beatriz wants to “ask questions” of people who suffer... (full context)

The discussion turns to Señora Valencia’s new children, and Mimi points out that Beatriz will likely become the godmother. Amabelle chastises Mimi for using her name informally, and Mimi... (full context)

Amabelle returns to Señora Valencia’s house, and sees Beatriz arrive to greet Don Ignacio. Beatriz asks him what he is writing in a notebook,... (full context)

Beatriz asks Don Ignacio about his youth, and wonders if he enjoyed being “an officer in... (full context)

Beatriz persists, asking Don Ignacio once again if he likes living in the Dominican Republic. He... (full context)

Don Ignacio then tells Beatriz that he is writing about his father, who was a baker. Amabelle realizes that Don... (full context)

Beatriz arrives, and Amabelle serves them water. Señora Valencia continues to worry about her father, and... (full context)

Beatriz and Señora Valencia begin to talk of travel. Beatriz wishes to travel to Spain, in... (full context)

Suddenly, Señora Valencia begins to have trouble breathing, and Beatriz and Amabelle carry her into the house. Amabelle sees blood on the señora’s dress, and... (full context)

...a colonel. She tells Amabelle how most of her acquaintances, such as Doña Eva and Beatriz, are in New York now. She says that when she moved into the new home,... (full context)