Which Mexican historical figure often appeared in Paz's work?
Pancho Villa
Benito Juárez
Emiliano Zapata
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Answer
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th-century Mexican writer, philosopher, and nun whose work often appeared in Paz's work. Paz was drawn to her work because of her exploration of themes such as identity, gender, and colonialism, which were also central to Paz's own work.
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