importance of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is the main setting addressed in “Reality TV Me”. This is the place where Tolentino starred in the reality TV show Girls v. Boys. Due to its association with Tolentino’s brief stint in reality television, Puerto Rico represents glamour and indulgence. It is an island where Tolentino experiences a mindless excitement associated with the predictable challenges offered by the show. Due to its geographical distance from the U.S., Puerto Rico represents an emotional distance from Tolentino’s “real life” worries and concerns.