Characters 1
What does Marin want?
She wants to get married and get a job
Is Nenny the older sister or the younger sister
Younger sister
who is Rachel's sister
Lucy
Does Esperanza consider the house on Mango Street to be her permanent home?
No, she considers it a temporary stop because she vows to find a house she can be proud of.
What happens when Sally tries to seek refuge at Esperanza's house?
She packs a bag to stay with Esperanza, but her father comes to the door crying and apologizing. Sally gives in, goes home, and is severely beaten again after he catches her talking to a boy.
who is Kiki's best friend?
Carlos
what role does Esperanza take on after her Grandfather's death
She's Plays the role of a mother
Why did the family have to leave their previous apartment on Loomis Street in a hurry?
The pipes broke, and the landlord refused to fix them because the building was too old.
Why does Sally's father physically abuse her?
He is strictly religious and fears her beauty will cause her to run away and bring shame to the family, just as his sisters did.
Why is Marin mostly confined to her house during the day?
She must stay inside to baby-sit Louie’s younger sisters.
Why did Papa leave for Mexico?
To attend Abuelito's funeral
Hoe does she want to get out of mango street?
she wants to buy a car
How does Esperanza’s identity shift throughout the vignettes
How does Esperanza’s identity shift throughout the vignettes
How does Sally try to hide the abuse she receives at home?
She tells her classmates at school that her severe cuts and bruises came from falling down the stairs.
who does she live with on Mango Street
lives with her cousin Louie’s family.
who had too many kids?
Rosa Vargas
How does Esperanza define a "real house," and why is the house on Mango Street disappointing?
She dreams of a white house with a garden, a real house with running water and stairs, not the small, red, crumbling, and cramped house her parents own.
Why does Mamacita get upset when her baby starts to speak English
Why does Mamacita get upset when her baby starts to speak English
Why does Sally get married before finishing the eighth grade?
She marries an older marshmallow salesman in another state to escape her father's violent household.
When is Marin allowed to stand outside the house?
Only at night, and she must stay on the front porch.
what does Esperanza's name mean?
Hope
Who is Esperanza's first real crush?
Sire
How do the trees in her yard symbolize Esperanza's own character?
What does Sally spend her days doing
What tragic event occurs at the carnival in the vignette "Red Clowns"?
Sally abandons Esperanza to go off with a boy. While left alone, Esperanza is sexually assaulted by a group of men, leaving her traumatized and angry at Sally for not protecting her.