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Mama Elena's tragic end in 'Like Water for Chocolate'
28 Feb
Summary
- Mama Elena died from an overdose in the final season's episode.
- Actress Irena Azuela discussed Mama Elena's complex past.
- Her past trauma influenced her harsh treatment of her daughters.
The HBO series 'Like Water for Chocolate' concluded its final season with a pivotal event in Episode 2, "Ox-Tail Soup." The character Mama Elena, bedridden after a severe injury, tragically died from an overdose. Actress Irena Azuela, who embodies Mama Elena, shared insights into the character's complex history and motivations.
Azuela explained that Elena's harshness stemmed from past traumas, including the murder of her lover and subsequent assault by her husband. These experiences shaped her worldview and her treatment of her daughters, particularly Tita, who was born from a loving relationship, unlike her other children. Elena's final days were marked by paranoia, yet her daughters' presence offered a sense of closure.
