Narrator POV
Who tells the story?
Esperanza
Who's Aunt Lupe?
Esperanze's aunt
What does Esperanza do wrong?
She mocked Aunt Lupe while playing
What game do the girl play?
Pretending to be sick
What Point of view is used?
First person
What sickness does she have?
Blindness
Why does she say "born bad"?
She feels guilty for making fun of her aunt
Why does the girls play the game?
For fun but they don't realize that it's cruel
How does Esperanza show guilt?
She admits her guilt
What advice does she give to Esparanza?
"You must keep writing"
How does guilt affect her?
She regret the decision and started to feels ashamed
How does play turn to guilt?
They realize they mocked Aunt Lupe
Why is first person important?
Feels the character directly
Why is she important?
She supports Esperanza's writing
What lesson does she learn?
Words have power
What does the game teach Esperanza?
That actions can hurt people
How does her tone change?
From playful to guilty
How does she give hope?
She believes Esperanza can be a writer
What does Esperanza feel after Aunt Lupe dies?
She feels even more guilty for making fun of her
How does the game change Esperanza's view?
She sees herself as "born bad" and feels guilt