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* {{Gaslighting}}: Played with. When Mirabel sees the numerous cracks appear throughout the Casita, they magically heal up of their own accord before anyone else can see them. So we aren\'t dealing with a standard example of the trope. However, during Alma\'s prayer to Pedro later that night we learn that she was already aware that there have been cracks in the Casita before and fears for the loss of their home. So, although Alma didn\'t see Mirabel\'s cracks specifically, when Alma cuts off Mirabel and declares the magic is strong it signals to the audience that Alma finds it more important to hide the vulnerabilities of her family and their magic, than supporting Mirabel. Alma is willing to leave Mirabel confused and questioning what she saw to in order to preserve \
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* {{Gaslighting}}: Played with. When Mirabel sees the numerous cracks appear throughout the Casita, they magically heal up of their own accord before anyone else can see them. So we aren\\\'t dealing with a standard example of the trope. However, during Alma\\\'s prayer to Pedro later that night we learn that she was already aware that there have been cracks in the Casita before and fears for the loss of their home. So, although Alma didn\\\'t see Mirabel\\\'s cracks specifically, when Alma cuts off Mirabel and declares the magic is strong it signals to the audience that Alma finds it more important to hide the vulnerabilities of her family and their magic, than supporting Mirabel. Alma is willing to leave Mirabel confused and questioning what she saw to in order to preserve \\\"La Familia Madrigal\\\".

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