My Beloved World

by

Sonia Sotomayor

Theresa Bartenope Character Analysis

Theresa Bartenope is a secretary at Pavia & Harcourt whom Sonia convinces to work for her as a paralegal. Though Theresa is initially terrified of Sonia, the two eventually become close friends. Sonia says that Theresa still works for her, and she’s the one to remind Sonia to be kind or less intimidating.
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Theresa Bartenope Character Timeline in My Beloved World

The timeline below shows where the character Theresa Bartenope appears in My Beloved World. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 27
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...and becomes more attentive to how others see her. It’s sometimes difficult—when the firm hires Theresa Bartenope as a secretary, Sonia convinces Theresa to work as her paralegal instead. Theresa always... (full context)
Chapter 28
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...lie down. She feels light-headed and can’t move. As she pulls herself off the bed, Theresa appears. Sonia can’t tell what Theresa is saying, but Theresa has a plate of cake.... (full context)
Chapter 29
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Theresa follows Sonia from Pavia & Harcourt and is a reassuring presence. For Sonia’s first month... (full context)