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(uncle elisio puts down his suitcase. mama runs out of the house and throws her arms around uncle elisio.)
mama: baby brother! (she squeezes his arms.) look at you! so skinny!
uncle elisio: (touching her face gently, but still frowning) hello, sis.
mama: (motioning frantically at the water drum) silvio, get your uncle some water! hes exhausted.
(uncle elisio and papá sit at the table. silvio scoops water into a cup
what do the stage directions tell you about mamá?
she was not expecting visitors, so she is surprised to see her brother.
she is upset that it took uncle elisio so long to arrive at the ranch.
she is excited to see her brother and anxious to make him comfortable.
she is in a joking mood, making fun of uncle elisio for how skinny he is.
Mama runs out and hugs her brother, shows concern for his appearance (calls him skinny), and frantically motions for water to make him comfortable. These actions show excitement and anxiety for his comfort.
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She is excited to see her brother and anxious to make him comfortable.