I'm not sure who 'Esmeralda Lobos' specifically is in 'Pulp Fiction' as it's not a widely known main character in the movie. There could be a minor character with this name or it might be a relatively unknown reference within the complex world of the film.
In this story, Julia Alvarez could be using 'names nombres' to show the connection between language and heritage. The different names might represent different aspects of the characters' backgrounds. It could also be about the struggle of maintaining one's cultural identity through the use of names in a new or different cultural context.
Since I have no prior knowledge of this 'villa lobos pulp fiction', it's difficult to determine the creator. It could be an independent artist, a small - scale writer or filmmaker who was inspired by both the concept of Villa - Lobos (if it refers to the composer) and pulp fiction in general.
I'm not entirely sure specifically what 'villa lobos pulp fiction' is about as it could be a very specific or even an original creation that I'm not familiar with. It might be a creative project that combines elements related to Villa - Lobos (a composer perhaps) with the style or themes of Pulp Fiction (the movie).
Since I'm not familiar with an 'Esmeralda Lobos' in 'Pulp Fiction', it's hard to say what the significance would be. It could potentially be a local or personal reference within the story's setting that has some meaning for the characters but not for the overall audience.
The story 'Names/Nombres' has themes of belonging and not belonging. Julia Alvarez feels a bit out of place in the US at first because of her name. But as she matures, she starts to find a sense of belonging within her own cultural identity. Also, the theme of heritage is important. Her name is linked to her Dominican heritage, and the story shows how she comes to value that heritage more over time.
Identity is likely a main theme. As mentioned before, names are tied to identity, and the story with its focus on names in two languages might be exploring how characters' identities are shaped by their names and the cultures associated with them.
As far as I know, there is no character named Esmeralda Villa Lobos in Pulp Fiction. I've watched the movie quite a few times and don't recall such a name.
There's no obvious 'esmeralda villa lobos' that stands out in 'Pulp Fiction' to the general public. It might be a name created for a very specific scene or sub - plot that didn't gain wide - spread recognition. Maybe it was a name used in an early draft of the script and was later changed or minimized in the final version of the movie.