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Betrayed by Rita Hayworth by Manuel Puig follows the coming-of-age story of José Casals, nicknamed Toto, in mid-20th-century small-town Argentina. His mother, Mita, captivates him with movie tales, influencing his identity and perceptions. As Toto grows, he navigates his fluid sexual identity, societal expectations, and the impact of Hollywood culture, eventually facing harassment at boarding school. Includes depictions of sexual harassment.