Chapter-By-Chapter Summary and Discussion of Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria AnzaldÃºa. Author and Book. Gloria AnzaldÃºa, the author of this book, is attempting to define the âNew Mestizaâ throughout its contents, and does so by examining herself, her land, and her language.
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Authorâs purpose is the reason or reasons an author has for writing a selection. Authors may have more than one purpose for writing. Purpose can be stated explicitly or readers may have to infer the intent. Reflective readers are able to analyze information when they can describe authorâs purpose. Identifying purpose may give readers clues about how to approach a text and what strategies to use before, during, and after reading to build understanding.